Single & Mirror Wills

A Will is one of the most important documents you will produce in your life, whether you are single or part of a couple (Mirror Will). Your Will allows you to express your wishes and determine how your loved ones will benefit from your estate. We will talk you through all of the options available to you and ensure that you have all of the necessary advice at your fingertips before making such an important decision. This service will include updating or rewriting existing Wills.

Severance of Joint Tenancy

This is a useful tool for numerous reasons. If you and your partner are joint tenants of a property you may wish to sever the tenancy for tax, ownership or succession purposes. This process of effectively splitting the property into defined shares involves a legal process called Severance of Joint Tenancy. You subsequently become tenants in common of the property.

Property Protection Trust

Setting up a Protective Property Will allows clients to protect their property from the Community Care Act of 1990.

Last year, 70,000 homes (200 every day) were taken by Councils throughout the UK to recover Long Term Care costs. A protective Property Will could have prevented this action.

Should a person having total assets in excess of around £20,000 go into care, without a Protective Property Will, that person is liable for their care costs. Having exhausted any money available, the Council would then look to recover its costs by selling the home

Living Will (Advance Directive)

An advance directive allows you to make a statement to your friends and family as well as to medical practitioners. You can state what you wish to happen to you (and what treatment you should receive) if you reach a point where medically you no longer have a tolerable life.

Lasting Powers of Attorney

Introduced by the Government from 1 October 2007 to replace Enduring Powers of Attorney. This is a much more detailed and technical document and requires professional advice. An LPA ensures a person of your choosing can handle your affairs if you do not have the physical or mental capacity to handle them yourself. We can explain this fully to you and ensure that you have considered all aspects before completion.

Probate Administration

Over the years we have developed indepth knowledge of achieving Probate or Letters of Administration and bringing the estate to a speedy and satisfactory conclusion

Pre-paid Funeral Plans

These provide peace of mind and ensure your wishes are carried out by using a service backed and guaranteed by The Society of Willwriters.

Other Trusts

Dependant upon your circumstances, there are numerous other trusts which can be designed and set up to meet your needs.

Secure Document Storage (Wills/Deeds)

Ensure that your Will is securely and clearly located to avoid confusion and potential conflict at a later stage. We provide secure document storage at a highly competitive rate.

Updating a Will

It is important to ensure your Will is up-to-date. Here are some points to consider:

• An existing Will can be updated using a codicil, or by re-making your Will. It is usually better to re-make your Will. 
• An existing Will may contain a legacy that has been distorted by inflation. 
• Your circumstances may have changed 
• An existing Will may refer to an executor who may have died.

Nominating a firm of Willwriters as joint executors is a safeguard .