What is a Will and Should I Get One?

Do I need a Will? That's a question that applies to anyone over the age of 18 and the answer can have a big role in your financial planning for the future.

A Will provides peace of mind, clarity, and reassurance for a time when those involved will be struggling with grief for a departed loved one.

Perhaps a bit of an unknown subject to you, our dedicated Wills, Probate, and Trusts team could help guide you through the process and ensure you get your future wishes delivered upon.

What is a Will?

A Will is a legally binding document that allows you to decide what happens to your estate after you pass away. Your specific wishes must be carried out meaning peace of mind for the future knowing you have provided for those you wish to.

What needs to be included in a Will?

When creating a Will, it needs to include the assets that make up your estate – property, savings, pension funds, belongings, even pets – and any outstanding debts associated with it, such as mortgages, credit cards, bank overdrafts, and loans.

There should also be reference to your exact wishes as to how the estate is to be divided among the named beneficiaries, who would be responsible for any caring duties if children are involved, and the names of executors charged with the task of leading the process of executing the directions of the Will.

Do I need a Will?

It would be beneficial for all adults to have a valid Will in place in case the worst should happen. There will be certain instances and life events that highlight the need for a Will, or certainly an update to an existing Will:

• After getting married – A marriage, or civil partnership, creates a new family dynamic and a potential additional person to consider when deciding who receives elements of your estate. With this fundamental change to your circumstances, it is important your Will reflects the current situation and not an out of date version.
• Do you have children? – A Will helps to provide clarity around your wishes for who would look after your children when you die, and how much, and what parts, of your estate is inherited by which child.
• Single with assets? – If you are single and have assets that can be inherited by others, it is important to have a clear document in place that defines who gets what. Your wishes should always be at the forefront of this; don’t leave this to chance after death. A Will allows you to specify which individuals inherit what, so your loved ones are looked after.

When considering the question 'do I need a Will?' life circumstances may well dictate that it would be beneficial to have one.

How much does a Will cost?

Prices vary depending on the type of Will you need based on your circumstances. It would be beneficial to contact our team of experts who can assess those circumstances quickly and ensure you have the right Will in place to deliver your wishes.

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Do I need a solicitor to make a Will?

Although you can create a Will on your own, you may opt to rely on the skill, experience, and expertise of a trusted team of legal professionals to help create the document. By utilising the team at Winns, you get that reassurance and peace of mind that your wishes are set out clearly while mitigating the potential for them to be contested further down the line.

Why choose Winns to help?

Our team is compassionate, diligent, and methodical in their approach to Will creation. With extensive experience in the sector, they assess your circumstances quickly and work efficiently to create the document you need for peace of mind that the future is secure. Listening to your wants and wishes, our empathetic approach ensures a personalised service focusing on you and your circumstances.

For a more assured tomorrow, act today.

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