Will Writing and Estate Planning

If you are looking for legal advice concerning drafting or updating your will, estate planning solutions or advice on setting up a lasting power of attorney, you should speak with one of our Wills and estate planning team who can provide the experience and expertise you need.

Planning for life after death is important to ensure that your final wishes are carried out in accordance with your desires. People are often aware that they should have a will, but many do not understand what a will details and how it works.

Having a will is especially important if you own a business, property/(ies), shares, investments, savings as well as any personal possessions or if you have children/pets.  If you pass without a will, you may forfeit your say in what happens to your estate. If you die without a will, leaving children, grandchildren or great grandchildren; your spouse or civil partner will get only your personal belongings, the first £250,000 of your estate and half of the remainder.

If you are not married or registered civil partners, then the law will not recognise cohabitants as having the same rights as husband/wife/civil partner. This could mean that upon the death of you or your partner of many years, you or they could be left with nothing without a will in place.

To make an enquiry with our Wills and Estate planning team, you can call us directly on 01920 466696, complete our online enquiry form or email us at [email protected] and one of our wills legal team will be happy to assist with your enquiry.

What is a will?

A will is a document that states your final request on what should happen to your property and possessions in the event of your death. As the ‘testator’ (the author of the will), you will present instructions of how your possessions are to be divided and to whom they will go. The testator will also be responsible for naming an ‘executor’ to manage the estate until it has been distributed entirely.

What a will does?

  • Clearly outlines the possessions and property in question
  • Appoints guardians for children, pets and estates
  • Dictate how debts and taxes are to be managed
  • Acts as an alternative to a living trust
  • Leave legacies (gifts or fixed sums of monies)
  • Explain any wishes for final arrangements

Appointing a solicitor will allow you as the testator to ensure the appointed Executor, Trustees and Guardians within your will are the people you have personally chosen to deal with your estate. Without legal advice or assistance, your will may lack clarity and could be deemed invalid.

For Winters & Co to advise or provide a will writing service you can fill out enquiry form on our Contact us page, emailing us at [email protected] or calling us on 01920 466696.

Why Choose Winters & Co?

Based in Ware, Hertfordshire we at Winters & Co Solicitors are committed to supporting our clients.

We believe in a personal, uncomplicated service in which our clients will feel more comfortable about moving forward whether it be moving home or perhaps what to do next if you’ve lost a loved one. We will always endeavour to meet a client’s needs without unreasonable fees. We believe justice should not be a daunting experience. We will provide you the service you deserve at a sensible cost.

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