Wills & Probate
WILLS SOLICITORS HAVERING & PROBATE LAWYERS HAVERING
Have you made a will ?
Did you know that nearly half of the adult population in the UK has not made a will, meaning if they were to unexpectedly pass away, their assets would be divided according to intestacy rules, which often has undesirable consequences. Your assets may not go to persons you would want them to go to and your loved ones will not be able to derive as much benefit from them due to the impact of inheritance tax. Avoid unexpected and unintended consequences by making a will.
Havering wills and probate solicitors aim to provide a top-notch and thoroughly professional service by giving you practical, cost effective advice. Most simple wills can be advised on and properly created on your behalf on a fixed-fee basis, allowing you to plan ahead. However, Havering wills and probate solicitors provide more than just a will writing service.
For those with young children or grandchildren
If you have young children or grandchildren, there are a few things you should consider. If you were to pass away unexpectedly, you would want to make sure your children are properly cared for. You can ensure this by appointing legal guardians in your will. You should also bear in mind that children under the age of 18 will not able to benefit immediately from your assets. To make sure they receive some immediate purpose (education, general welfare), you can create a trust and appoint trustees who will hold and use the assets for the children.
Make sure your loved ones get the maximum benefit
As mentioned previously, by making a will, you can make considerable inheritance tax savings. We can advise you on setting up tax efficient trusts and making gifts to spouses and the like in order to avoid tax.
Make sure your wishes are properly carried out
The person or persons in charge of making sure your wishes are properly carried out are called executors. We can help you choose the right people to do the job and even act on as executors should you be unable to think of someone willing to take on what can be quite a burdensome role.
If you are an executor for someone’s estate, we will of course be happy to advise you on probate and applying for grants of probate.
Having a dispute ?
Unfortunately, disputes over inheritance often happen. We can advise you on your position and guide you through the dispute resolution process.
Get in touch
If you need professional, cost-effective wills and probate advice in Havering, please get in touch at your earliest convenience to find out how we can be of service to you. All initial consultations are of course free and on a no obligation basis, so you really have nothing to lose.