Will Writing Services
Why Make a Will?
Every family is unique, with dynamics that may include unmarried parents, stepparents or step-grandparents, same-sex couples, and adopted children. While the makeup of the traditional family may have changed, the underlying principles of love and fairness remain unchanged. Arranging your affairs with this balance in mind requires a solicitor you can trust to guide you through your options with sensitivity and diplomacy.
Our team of solicitors and will writers have extensive expertise and experience in serving the unique needs of individuals and their families, helping them plan effectively for their futures. We pride ourselves on being approachable, competitively priced, and deeply knowledgeable, delivering specialist advice in a friendly yet dynamic manner.
Our personal approach and legal expertise set us apart from other high street firms. We provide a comprehensive service, and most of our clients come to us through referrals from existing clients or professional recommendations. We have no hidden costs, are client-centric, and offer exceptional value for money.
By choosing Wason Male & Wagland LLP Solicitors, you can rest assured that your affairs will be handled with the utmost professionalism. We understand the importance of taking a holistic approach to arranging family matters, especially in these times when the modern family often looks quite different from the traditional structure seen forty years ago.
Guide You Through Every Stage
Wason Male & Wagland LLP Solicitors will guide you through every stage of making your will, ensuring your wishes are clearly outlined and legally binding.
Making a will is crucial for several reasons:
- Avoiding Intestacy Chaos: If you die without a will (intestate), your financial affairs may become chaotic and unnecessarily complex.
- Family Inheritance Rules: Your money and possessions will not automatically pass to your next of kin. Intestacy rules limit how much family members inherit, potentially leaving your surviving spouse or partner in a difficult position.
- Protecting Common-Law Spouses: Currently, there is no automatic right for a 'common law' spouse to inherit under intestacy laws. Long-term partners living together may find they have no right to shared property, adding to the distress of an already overwhelming time.
- Inheritance Tax: Jointly held assets, like a house, can be subject to Inheritance Tax. Unmarried couples may face this burden upon the first death rather than the second, as is the case with married couples. This financial pressure can be debilitating during a stressful period.
- Tax Planning: We can help you explore options to avoid unnecessary tax liabilities, preventing financial hardship for your loved ones.
What We Do
- At Wason Male & Wagland LLP Solicitors, we offer a comprehensive service to ensure your will reflects your wishes and provides for your family:
- Initial Consultation: We will meet with you to discuss your needs and preferences.
- Draft Preparation: After our meeting, we will prepare a draft will for your review. We will address any changes you want and any questions you have.
- Further Meetings: If necessary, we will arrange additional face-to-face meetings to ensure your will is exactly as you wish.
- Tax Advice: We will inform you of any tax-saving opportunities, such as lifetime gifts, pension and insurance policy nominations, and trusts, which can provide significant tax savings.
- Foreign Property: Our specialists will also advise on any foreign property you own.
- Execution and Storage: Once finalized, we will ensure your will is properly executed and witnessed. We will provide you with copies for your records and store the original in our secure wills safe at no charge.
A basic will starts from as little as £350 plus VAT. Book your appointment today with Ellie on 01707 664 888 ext. 125.
What Our Clients Say
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