Solicitor Direct

Wills & Probate

HAVE YOU THOUGHT OF YOUR FUTURE? HAVE YOU THOUGHT OF MAKING A WILL?

We are able to produce a Will for you over the phone with the minimum of fuss and time, for a very competitive cost, and with the peace of mind of dealing with a Professional and experience service.

Below are some things that we think you should consider when considering making a Will.

1 - Should you die without a will, there are certain rules which dictate how your estate (that is money, property and personal items) should be allocated. This may not be the way that when alive you would have wished them to be distributed. A Will makes sure any gifts go to the people, or organizations you want.

2 - You will be able to leave money to your favourite Charity, tax free.

3 - Unmarried co-habiting couples (whether they are the same sex or not) will not usually inherit from each other unless there is a will, so the death of one partner may create serious financial problems for the remaining partner.

4 - Married couples with children under 18 should also consider what arrangements they want to make if either one or both of them die. You can appoint one or more individuals to act as guardian(s) for your children.

5 - Unmarried couples with children under 18 should also consider what arrangements they want to make if either one or both of them die. It is even more important for unmarried couples to make provision for their children.

6 - It may be possible to reduce the amount of tax payable on any inheritance.

7 - If you have a Will make sure it is up to date, as you may need to alter it.

Probate / LPA :
Since October 2008 the enduring power of attorney (EPA) has been replaced with the lasting power of attorney (LPA) .

This in turn can be either Property and Affairs or Health and Welfare or both.

In addition you can execute an Advance Directive which allows you tell your Doctor that you do not wish to have a particular form of treatment.

These are an ESSENTIAL PART OF THE WILL MAKING PROCESS. EVERY HOME SHOULD HAVE ONE.

Unfortunately LPAS are more complicated than EPAs and more expensive. They have to be registered at once at a fee of £120 and include provision for a solicitors certificate confirming mental ability.

However Solicitor Direct has the latest software so that we are able to offer the whole service at a cost of £150 plus vat together of course with the registration fee.

£296.25 can see you fully protected with an extra £50 for an advance directive

Please call us to discuss any matter free on 0800 5424496