Wills, Trust & Probate

Without one, the Government directs, in a strict specified order, who should inherit from your estate. This could mean that your relatives, friends and charities may get nothing.

It is also particularly important to make a Will if you are not married to your partner as the law does not automatically recognise partners as having the same rights as husbands and wives.  A Will is also vital if you have children or dependants who may not be able to care for themselves. Without a Will there could be uncertainty about who will look after or provide for them if you die.

Reasons for making a will

You should always consider taking legal advice about making a Will but more so if:

• several people could make a claim on your estate when you die because they depend on you financially;
• you are not married but have a long term partner
• you have children under the age of 18
• your permanent home is not in the UK or you are not a British citizen;
• you live here but you have overseas property; or
• you own all or part of a business.

How can we help?

Here at THB Legal our specialist team can advise you on:-

• Preparation of Wills and Codicils
• Inheritance tax planning
• Asset protection
• Wills for second or “blended” families
• Will Trusts for disabled or vulnerable beneficiaries or other circumstances where a trust may be beneficial
• Statutory Wills

For further information please see our “Guide to Making a Will”.

Please contact Carly Dartnell on 01702 298 282 or email [email protected].

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Carly Dartnell

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