Why is Making a Will Necessary?
 
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Warren Hawkings
Head of Department
01277 268345
whawkings@wortleybyers.co.uk

Poh Shan Chong
01277 268347
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Andrew Spearman
01277 268393
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"Unfamiliar legal terms are occasionally confusing although explanations were generally very clear in the very complicated situation that arose in the process of arranging my will."
Miss M Evans



"We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all the time and effort put into dealing with the affairs of both of our parents. We appreciate that at times you must have found progress very frustrating and we think it fair to say that you succeeded in progressing the settlement of both Estates in a very smooth and friendly manner. The whole process was nowhere near as traumatic as we feared it would be. This was entirely down to you.

We would have no hesitation in recommending your services to others. Neither would we have any hesitation in personally approaching Wortley Byers LLP should we require any of the many other services provided by your colleagues."
G Morgan

 

You may consider that a Will is not necessary and that what you own will be fairly distributed on your death anyway. Unfortunately this is not necessarily the case.

There are strict rules for the distribution of the property of a person who has died without making a Will.

What can happen if you die without making a Will?

  • The law decides who inherits your money and property.
  • Your husband or wife may not have enough to live on and will not necessarily inherit your estate.
  • The family home may have to be sold.
  • Nothing will go to friends or charities.
  • Unmarried partners will receive nothing unless they pursue their possible claim through the Courts.
  • Your children or step-children may not be adequately provided for nor guardians appointed to look after them.
  • Distant relatives or even the Government may benefit from your estate.
  • Your family may pay more tax than necessary.
  • Inevitably there will be problems of succession to your business.
  • If your husband or wife remarries your children may get nothing when he or she dies.

The cost of making a Will need not be expensive. At Wortley Byers our solicitors have a wealth of experience and you can rest assured that you are getting a high quality service. If you require we can visit you at home or in hospital. Feel free to contact one of solicitors to discuss further or print off and complete our Will questionnaire and on receipt of the completed form we will contact you to discuss your requirements.