Wills

Everyone is different and making a will is one of the most important documents we create during our lifetime as it ensures that our property, personal belongings and any other funds and assets are passed to our chosen beneficiaries. 

Using a solicitor is therefore important because it helps ensure the document is legally valid and reflects your wishes clearly. A professionally drafted will reduces the risk of mistakes, unclear wording, or missing formalities that could lead to disputes or even make the will ineffective. It also gives reassurance that the right people are included and your assets are covered properly. If a will is not properly written your assets may not pass to their intended recipients.

This is particularly valuable where matters are more complex, such as blended families, those with little or no family, those co-habiting who are not married or in a civil partnership, dependants and jointly owned property. In those situations, I can help structure the will so that it works as intended and avoids unintentionally leaving someone out. I can also identify issues that you might not spot on your own, including specific legacies and the interaction between a will and wider estate planning.

Additionally, I am regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), so you can be certain that my work complies with the highest professional standards and that I am acting in your best interests as my client. Therefore, your executors and family are less likely to face avoidable stress at a difficult time, and your estate is more likely to be administered according to your wishes.

I totally understand that thinking about wills can feel overwhelming, and it’s easy to put it off. That’s why I’m here to help guide you through the process, step by step. I will visit you at home, discuss your wishes and provide legal advice without using legal jargon. 

I can also guide you through updating your will when circumstances change, such as marriage, divorce or a change in financial situation.