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Wills Solicitors

A Will is the only way to ensure that your property and loved ones are protected upon your death yet around 58% of adults does not have a current, valid Will.

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.

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

Our Specialist lawyers have many years of experience in advising clients in relation to planning their estate for the future. We work alongside Accountants and financial advisers in order to provide you with holistic advice as you pass through various milestones in your life.

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

For our office in Shoeburyness and Benfleet please contact Carly Dartnell on 01702 298282 or email [email protected]

For our offices in Chelmsford and Braintree please contact Emma Blakesley on 01245 493959 or email [email protected].