Making a will
The Wills and Probate team at Blackstone Solicitors can provide expert assistance whether you want to write a Will for the first time or wish to update an existing Will. We can help if you need to contest a Will or if you need help to deal with the affairs of a family member or friend who has passed away. We appreciate that this can be a difficult time and pride ourselves on offering sensitive guidance whether you are dealing with the estate as a family member or as an Executor or Administrator of an estate.
Writing a Will is extremely important, yet it can seem very complicated. Our team is here to help you with all aspects of making a Will and can provide the expert guidance you need, making the whole process as simple as possible.
To find out more about writing a Will or any of our other services, get in touch with the team by simply calling 0161 929 0121 or by completing our online enquiry form, which will allow us to call you back at a time convenient for you.
Our Approach
At Blackstone, we take a very client-centric approach, meaning that we place the best interests of our clients at the heart of everything we do and always strive to ensure that they are satisfied with the outcome.
We are meticulous in our approach and pride ourselves on our level of communication with our clients, dealing with things efficiently and making things as stress free as possible.
The Importance of Writing a Will
It is essential to make a Will so that your estate can be divided up in accordance with your wishes. It is important to know that should you die intestate, there is a real risk that:
- Your surviving spouse may not inherit everything
- The family home may have to be sold
- There will be no automatic entitlement for your unmarried partner
- Guardians will not have been appointed to look after your children in the event of both parents dying
- Children could be disinherited unintentionally
If you die without a Will, rather than you deciding what happens with your money, possessions and property, this will be dictated by certain rules – called the Intestacy Rules. They determine who will be appointed as the administrator of your estate and how your assets are distributed. This may be quite different to your own wishes.
Why Use a Solicitor?
While it is possible to make a Will yourself, it is highly recommended that you enlist the help of an expert law firm. This will make the whole process more straightforward and reduce the likelihood of any mistakes being made.
If you do not use a solicitor, there may be a risk that:
- All formal requirements to make the Will legally valid are not taken into account
- All money, property and possessions may not pass as you intended
- You may not understand the full impact that a marriage or divorce, for example, may have on your Will
Contact Us Today
To find out more about our services and how our team can help you today, contact us by either calling 0161 929 0121 or by completing our online enquiry form.
