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A fully qualified estate planner will talk you through your choices. If you are unsure of anything during this first meeting, you will have the opportunity to confirm details on the second meeting.

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At this meeting we check your draft Will(s). During this meeting we record details of your assets and liabilities so please have paperwork available for any savings, investments or insurance policies.

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In this third and final meeting your final documents will be checked and the attestation process explained. We will tie up any loose ends and conclude the process.

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You’ve worked hard to build your wealth. You’ve saved up, invested wisely, and kept your finances in order. But what if you were to pass away? What happens to the money you’ve worked so hard for?

Without a will, your estate may be distributed according to intestacy laws—a strict hierarchy that leaves little room for contest. So, if you have children, dependents or loved ones who rely on your income, you need to make sure that they will be taken care of financially when you’re gone. Without a will, people you love could miss out on the inheritance intended for them when you pass on. 

At RRK, we believe that everyone deserves peace of mind when it comes to their estate, and we want to give our clients the best possible chance at getting just that.

We work closely with our Staffordshire clients and ensure that they get exactly what they want from their will writing service with the most effective estate planning solution – whether they want to leave money or property behind, or wish for certain items to be passed down within their family tree. You’ll feel confident in knowing that your wishes will be followed through and your loved ones will be left with what they deserve. 

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Whatever reason you may have for not yet having a will, it’s time to make the best decision you’ll ever make for total peace of mind – both now, and for future generations.

We offer will writing consultations by phone, email or face-to-face for clients in Stafford, Staffordshire & beyond at a convenient time that suits your schedule.

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At RRK Legal, we offer will writing services for all sizes of estates, from simple individual wills to complex mirror wills for couples. We have worked to make sure that our service is easy to navigate and understand, without confusing legal jargon or endless forms. Depending on your needs, we may also discuss additional estate planning services such as trusts and powers of attorney to build a comprehensive estate plan for you.

• Protect your money, assets, property and savings
• Make informed decisions for child and pet guardianship
• Minimise inheritance tax liability for your family
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We provide our services for people and families across Staffordshire, ensuring that you have access to leading legal advice that ensures a smooth, stress-free inheritance process.

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Here at RRK Legal Wills & Estates, we offer a full range of will writing and estate planning services throughout Birmingham, West Midlands and beyond. From our base in Birmingham, we bring our expertise to clients all over the UK through remote online & telephone consultations, so wherever you live, the RRK Legal team are here to help. If you’re looking for a local will writing & estate planning specialist who can provide a face-to-face meeting, we provide our services in the following areas:

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3 top stafford will writing, trust & probate solicitors.

Below we look at the 3 “best” will writing , trust and probate solicitors in Stafford.

For more on how we chose the best please consult our FAQ section at the end.

Please not the following listings are in no particular order and we are not making any recommendations for any particular solicitor. Nor are we making any other financial recommendations. 

The Taylor Lucas Partnership Limited

Description from the business: The Taylor Lucas Partnership are specialists in Will Writing and Estate Planning.

We pride ourselves on competitive pricing and thrive to be the best service provider in the industry.

From Last Will & Testaments to Lifetime & Will Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney, our specialists are here to help.

Our team of associates can also help with Funeral Planning, Estate Administration and sourcing the best life cover for you on the market.

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Estate Planning Lawyer

Address: Barn 7, Office A3, Dunston Business Village, Dunston, Penkridge, Stafford ST18 9FJ

The Taylor Lucas Partnership Limited website

Review Score: 5 Number of Reviews: 14 Read Reviews

Mark Redler & Co Solicitors

Description from the business: Mark Redler Solicitors is a family-run law firm, based in Stafford and provides clients with a friendly, yet professional, legal service.

Since opening in 1976, the firm has grown considerably, and now consists of 24 dedicated members of staff, and Mark himself is assisted by 3 directors; Robert Chadwick, Terry Boulter and Julie Meers.

Complex legal issues can be really stressful to cope with, which is why at Mark Redler Solicitors, we can provide emotional support and professional advice.

Our range of services ranges from family law, wills and probate to personal injury claims and employment law, and much more.

If you aren’t seeing your services on our website, give us a call and we will be happy to help the best way we can.

Legal services

Mediation service

Personal Injury Lawyer

Property lawyer

Address: 23 Greengate St, Stafford ST16 2HS

Mark Redler & Co Solicitors website

Review Score: 4.2 Number of Reviews: 58 Read Reviews

Staffordshire Wills Limited

Description from the business: None given

Address: Barcroft, Radford Rise, Stafford ST17 4PS

Staffordshire Wills Limited website

Review Score: 5 Number of Reviews: 5 Read Reviews

How Did You Pick The Best Will Trust & Probate Solicitors in Stafford?

We started with a dataset of 6 listed Stafford solicitors and will writing services we could find via Google Maps.

From there, we removed any listing that did not meet the following criteria.

• Had no website
• Had no reviews
• Had an average review score below 4.0

At this point if we had 17 or fewer listings we listed all of them.

For cities where we were left with more than 17 solicitors we made further revisions by either increasing the required review score (e.g. going from a minimum of 4.0 to 4.9) and/or increasing the minimum number of required reviews (e.g. going from at least 1 review to at least 10).

In our view a solicitor which has 100 5* star reviews is likely more accurate than one which only has a single 5* review.

Note we only used review data from Google Maps and not any other third-party websites.

How much is will writing in Stafford?

It really depends on what you need.

For the simplest wills you can take advantage of free charity will writing services or use an online service which with prices starting around just £30 .

More complex wills, trusts and probate issues will cost significantly more. You can use the from below to get a free quote.

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Solicitors in Stafford

Pickering & Butters Solicitors 19 Greengate Street Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2LU United Kingdom [email protected] Telephone: 01785 603060 Fax: 01785 607500 DX: 14551 Stafford 1

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Monday  08:30 - 17:00

Tuesday  08:30 - 17:00

Wednesday  08:30 - 17:00

Thursday  08:30 - 17:00

Friday  08:30 - 17:00

Pickering & Butters was founded over a century ago in 1890, making us one of Staffordshire’s longest established legal firms.  

Our solicitors in Stafford offer a diverse range of legal services and are committed to meeting a wide range of client’s needs. Along with their legal expertise, our solicitors ensure you receive the best possible legal service. As a progressive firm, we are moving with the times and have invested heavily in technology to ensure we can continue to provide a high-quality service for you.  

Having been part of the Staffordshire community for generations, it’s important that we support the community and are always keen to give back in any way we can. Amongst several other organisations, we are proud sponsors of Milford Hall Cricket Club and have two of our team as active members of the  Stafford & District Round Table  who raise thousands each year for local charities.  We are also proud supported of Katharine House Hospice and are one of their Business Buddies. 

Our solicitors in Stafford are based at 19 Greengate Street, close to NatWest bank and Superdrug.  Stafford railway station is a short 6-minute walk away from our offices, with car parking available close by at Guildhall Centre Car Park or the new  Waterfront  Multi-storey Car Park.

Our Legal Services in Stafford

Services for businesses, agriculture law for businesses.

We understand the pressures faced in the farming industry and do all that we can to ensure that when it comes to legal matters, we take away any additional pressure. Our dedicated agricultural experts not only understand agricultural law, they also understand your industry and speak your language.

Business & Commercial Law

Our commercial solicitors in Stafford can provide seasoned advice on starting and growing a business, helping you to build the legal framework for long-term success while ensuring you comply with all relevant regulations.

Commercial Property Law

We can provide carefully tailored advice for anyone dealing with commercial property, including business owners, property developers and investors.

Commercial Litigation

Unfortunately, disputes have become part and parcel of business life, from minor day-to-day matters to significant problems. Our solicitors provide a comprehensive service and ensure that along with their expert advice, a solution is sought as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Employment Law for Businesses

Our employment lawyers in Stafford regularly advise a wide range of employers of all sizes and across various sectors on what they need to do to effectively manage their workforce while complying with UK employment law.

Franchising Law

We advise both franchisors and franchisees on every aspect of the franchising process, including drafting and reviewing franchise contracts and resolving franchise disputes.

Public Services Law

Our commercial law team advise businesses on a range of issues involving in dealing with local authorities and government departments, helping to protect your business while facilitating your commercial strategy.

Services for Individuals

Agricultural law for individuals.

Our agricultural lawyers in Stafford advise individuals working in the agricultural industry on a wide range of issues, including relating to employment, agricultural tenancies and estate planning.

Our Stafford family lawyers can help you deal with all areas of family law, including divorce and separation. We aim to provide a sympathetic yet practical service to protect your interests and those of your loved ones. We use alternative dispute resolution and collaborative law techniques whenever circumstances allow.

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Whether your situation is straightforward or highly complex, our honest and understanding professionals will provide guidance in what can sometimes be a difficult situation. We are always ready to help with our expert knowledge and experience to make things easier for you. We can help you to set up a trust, write a will, set up a Lasting Power of Attorney, Grant of Probate or Contested Probate. We can also give guidance on all matters relating to estate administration or executorship.

Employment Law for Employees

We advise employees on various contentious and non-contentious areas of employment law, including reviewing contracts of employment and director’s service agreements, as well as issues such as terminations, redundancy, settlement agreements and Employment Tribunal claims.

Personal Injury Claims

Dealing with life after personal injury can be difficult, which is why you will need expert advice when it comes to ensuring you receive the best care following your accident.  Providing you have suffered a non-fault injury, along with the compensation you receive our solicitors will ensure that you get the rehabilitation and specialist medical treatment you deserve following your injury.

Medical Negligence Claims

Our specialist medical negligence claims team provide a compassionate and highly effective service for anyone who has been injured as a result of clinical errors. We have a strong track record of resolving claims out of court, making things easier, faster and less costly for you.

Dispute Resolution

We help individuals to deal with a wide range of personal conflicts, including over issues such as inheritance, contracts, debt recovery and tenancies. With strong expertise in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) we can typically resolve most disputes out of court.

Conveyancing

Our Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) accredited residential property solicitors in Stafford can provide efficient, reliable legal support for buying and selling your home, remortgaging, transfer of ownership and all other property transactions.

Useful Resources in Stafford

Here are some links that you may find of use when visiting Stafford:

Stafford Borough Council

The historic town of Stafford is a great place to work, live, and visit. Rich in history and heritage with outstanding architecture if you have not visited before, it should definitely be on the list! Stafford Town Council provide useful information relating to the community, environment, health and social care and many other aspects involving the town, including advice for businesses.

Citizens Advice

Here you can find further information on how Citizens Advice can help you, along with volunteering opportunities, contact details of your local branch and opening hours.

Stafford Town Centre Map

Here you can find all the local retailers and shops in Stafford.

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A will is an extremely important part of your life – and your death. Without a will, you can create all kinds of financial and interpersonal problems among friends and family, especially if there are already tensions between different people in your personal and home life in April 2024.

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If you do not already have an existing will, then it can seem daunting to try and create one from scratch. Many people in Stafford have no idea how a will looks, let alone how to create a legal document that can contain all the assets they want to spread around after their death. Even a basic will can seem like a tough document to produce on your own.

The best alternative is to use a cheap, reliable will writing service. Will writers can help you put together a will that is not only legally valid and binding but accurate to your wishes and the way that you want your family to be compensated after your passing.

A will is a major part of getting your affairs in order. We are a team of specialist will writers that understand how to tailor every single will to the client’s wishes and needs, acting as legal professionals to review and amend your will as needed to better suit the legal framework it exists in.

If you are interested in getting a valid will created, then our will writing services may be the best place to turn. There is no easier way to get a will created than sitting in the comfort of your own home and letting the professionals handle it for you.

Why Use Us?

Our team of specialist in-house solicitors and experts have formed a will writing service with a strong legal core. We understand how to construct a will that will not be contested or found invalid, writing firm and decisive details that fall within the legal requirements of any written will.

Co-Op Legal Services

We consider ourselves to offer co-op legal services, with several specialists cooperating at all times. This does not impact the solicitor cost and ensures that you get the best results possible.

Thanks to our Stafford online will writing service, plenty of past clients have been able to rest easy, safe in the knowledge that our will writing services have given each family member the security and stability they will need. As legal documents, it takes a lot of skill to craft a will completely free of ambiguity and uncertain language.

Our Work in Stafford

If you want to prove testamentary capacity and ensure that your will is carried out, then you want a will that is professionally written and able to give you all the right legal cover. A professional service like ours is not just there to protect someone’s interests but to make sure that the personal circumstances behind your will do not compromise your wishes.

Inheritance, Wills & Probate Barristers Stafford

Our Stafford experts are far more than just simple will-writers. We know how to write wills that properly distribute your assets to your chosen beneficiaries, making sure that there are no vague terms or hard-to-understand passages that get in the way of a clear and direct will statement.

As a licensed team of barristers and legal experts, we understand how inheritance laws relate to your personal possessions. We also have a full understanding of the legal processes surrounding British wills and how they should be approached if you want a will of your own.

Our online will writing service provides an easy way to get a new will written quickly, tailored to your exact needs and preferences, through multiple in-depth discussions. Will writing services like ours need to be prepared to sift through legal details and personal information to figure out how the right kind of will can be constructed.

A will dictates what happens after your death, concerning both immediate family and personal friends. A professionally-drafted will is not just something you get for style – it also provides you with the legal protection and support you need to have your wishes carried out correctly.

A large part of our duties as your will writing service involves us carefully piecing together a will that matches your wishes and needs, making sure that absolutely nothing can be misunderstood or misinterpreted. Any vagueness could allow the will to be challenged, compromising your original intentions and wishes as a result.

Inheritance

Wills are commonly used to set aside possessions or assets for inheritance, whether that is your own home or just a simple lump sum of money. We know how to write inheritance documents in a way that will not leave any doubt about how those assets are distributed and the terms behind them being handed over.

This includes details like overseas assets or money that is given in set amounts every year – things that can require highly specific legal language to get right. In a complex family situation, our professional assistance can make a big difference in how the inheritance is carried out.

Probate is the process of a person getting the legal right to deal with your personal property after your death. Your will can name a family member or friend that you trust to handle your assets – if you do not, then your closest living relative may have a chance to apply for probate.

A will allows you to specify your own executor (or executors) that will carry out your wishes instead. Since probate awards some control over your assets, you may have somebody you would prefer to name as your executor – former partners, close family members, a best friend, etc.

Probate might sound like a small detail, but it can be important if you have highly specific wishes for what will happen after your death. Our will writing services take these details into account, even if they do not initially appear to be all that important.

Reasons For Getting A Will Written

There are many reasons to get a will written, some more obvious than others. This includes:

You Have Specific Wishes

Wills allow you to specify the kind of Stafford funeral that you want and means that your family do not have to make that decision for you. This can be important since many people have specific personal or religious preferences that will impact how they want their body to be treated after their death.

You Have Dependent Children

Providing for children after your death is important, especially if they are your own children. If you die without a will, then the courts will choose who takes care of them and what assets they are given, so specifying your wishes can be important.

You Aren’t Married

If you are not married or in a partnership, then there is no guarantee that your partner will get anything after your death. This could even include the home that you have both been living in if you owned it.

You Own Overseas Property

Owning property overseas can complicate things since inheritance laws might be different between the two countries. This often requires you to specify your own inheritance requirements – this gives your family and friends some guidelines on what they should be doing.

You Worry About Inheritance Tax

Inheritance tax can become a problem if your estate is worth more than £325,000 upon death. Specifying that everything above that threshold goes to your spouse can result in them avoiding the tax.

Things Change

Updating your will can be important if circumstances change. It is possible to keep a single will throughout your entire life (although your existing will is cancelled if you get married), but you will want to keep updating your will to make sure that it is relevant to your current wishes and list of assets.

Where to get a will written?

Online will-writing services provide a useful place to get wills written quickly and efficiently, condensing the usual will-writing process into something far more convenient. Local solicitors and online specialists like us are a great way to get your wills created on short notice.

Online wills are no less valid than wills that were written in person in Stafford. In fact, many online wills are written with more care and specificity than the alternative, thanks to the wider pool of experience that online specialists like ours can draw from. Online platforms are akin to an online law firm – offering the same protection in a more convenient fashion.

Keep in mind that will writing is not a regulated market. You want to be sure that you are using will and probate services you can trust, so be sure to do your research on any local solicitor you consider. Even a licensed solicitor may not be experienced enough to write more than a simple will with minimal details.

How to get a will written?

The easiest way to get a will written is to simply approach a will-writing team and start telling them what you are looking for. Our will specialists know how to turn even the most basic of will concepts into an effective legal document, all without major delays or legal hurdles.

You can contact us directly if you need a will written by experts who know exactly what they are doing. We are more than happy to take up the responsibilities of writing your will, putting all of our expertise and past successes into producing the best document possible.

What is the Cost of a Will Writing Service?

On average, expect to pay anything from £100 to £150 for a single will, £250 for a mirror will, and £400 for trust wills in Stafford. This can vary depending on where you go, but paying more for a higher-quality will is almost always a worthwhile trade.

A will writing service involves a lot of serious legal work and careful planning to ensure that the document is legally correct and free from any misunderstandings or vague passages. Even a small mistake in terminology can completely destroy an otherwise perfect document – many of the extra costs here are due to the time it takes to produce a good will.

A cheap will might technically be valid, but it may not offer the same fine print details that a higher-quality option does. This can become a significant problem at a later date – for example, a budget will using the wrong terminology for your civil partner or not specifying a legal guardian for your children.

Best will writing service near me

Finding a good will writing service in Stafford can involve a lot of searching in your own time. However, the best wills come from experts, and online services mean that you do not even need to be in the same part of the country to get a will prepared for you.

Online wills are perfectly legal, meaning that they can be a great option for people who want something more than their local will-writers can offer.

Legal Will vs Online Will

Getting a will written by local legal professionals can often seem like the right choice, especially if you do not want to spend too much time searching for any alternatives. However, online documents offer far more flexibility and often come from specialists with more varied kinds of experience.

Wills can be tricky to write, and you might think that an online will writing service would be a riskier option. However, both are fully legal – the only difference is which one suits your needs best, and how well you choose the company providing it.

The Advantages Of Getting Will Written By A Solicitor

Writing your will yourself is always an option, but even then, it can be a smart idea to get a will writer to revise and reword it. This is because:

• A solicitor knows what to ask. They will cover details you did not even consider to leave no loopholes or vague details.
• A professional can draft your will correctly, making it far more legally admissible.
• A solicitor will word your will correctly and use the right kind of language, ensuring that nothing is misinterpreted and none of your wishes can be spun into something they are not.
• A good solicitor understands how to draft wills to accommodate complex family structures or tense financial stations.
• You get the option of extra steps, such as inheritance planning.

What happens if I die without making a will?

If you die without having written a will, then your assets and debts pass on to your partner. If you have no surviving partner, then any children you might have take on the estate, divided equally.

While this is sometimes fine for tight-knit families in Stafford that can distribute the wealth as intended anyway, this can become a problem in almost any other situation.

Divorced or separated partners cannot inherit, but cohabiting or informally-separated partners still can. Other relatives may be able to inherit under specific circumstances if there is nobody else who can, following a specific order of priority.

If you have no people who are eligible to inherit your assets, then they pass to the Crown. This effectively puts them in the hands of the government, meaning that they are no longer accessible to your family unless somebody makes a case to prove otherwise.

What exactly is a will?

In general, a will is a document that spells out exactly what you want to happen after your death. That means the treatment of children, spouses, civil partners, bank accounts, properties, assets, and anything else that you might want to specify. It also includes your funeral preferences and any inheritances you wish to happen.

What Can you Include in a Will?

You can include a lot in a will, mostly involving who in your family or private life gets what. This might mean things like giving bank accounts to a civil partner or trying to securely store inheritances until your children are old enough to use them wisely.

What types of gifts can I include in my will?

There are three types of gifts involved in a will:

• Specific, meaning a particular item you own or amount of money you want to give.
• Non-specific, meaning a general term like “my collection of antiques”. These can sometimes require some interpretation from the beneficiaries.
• Residuary, meaning everything left after the specific and non-specific gifts. This could be to a specific person, or a general order to divide everything else up fairly.

You can also give gifts to children, held until they are 18, or give gifts directly to charities as a donation.

Can an executor of a will also be a beneficiary?

An executor in Stafford can be a beneficiary, and the executor is often chosen from the main beneficiaries of the estate. Sometimes multiple are chosen to prevent bias and self-interest.

Do I need a will if I don’t own a house?

Wills cover all belongings, not just property. “Estate” does not mean your physical estate but your general assets as a whole.

What if I don’t have anything to leave?

Having a properly drafted will can be important even if you have no direct assets. You and your possessions may be worth more than you think, and you can also use a will to specify your funeral wishes.

Tips for writing a will if you have young children

Writing a will when children are involved can be hard – but we can help guide you through the process. Parental responsibility involves picking guardians for children who may be left parent-less, and naming them if you have any specific assets you want them to take on.

Always put parental responsibility first. You do not want to leave your children with nothing.

Can I include funeral wishes in my will?

A large part of the will involves funeral wishes in Stafford. These can be amended if you change your mind later on.

Can a will help protect my home against potential care home fees?

While you can’t avoid care home fees, certain methods of creating a will can allow you to not pay inheritance tax.

I’m not married to my partner – should I make a will?

Making a will is important for any partnership that is not a marriage or civil partnership. Without a will, only certain situations will result in your assets being given to a non-spouse partner.

How does getting married affect your will?

Being married – or entering a civil partnership – makes your duties as will writer that much more important. Spouses and civil partners will not necessarily need to be left anything specific, but mirror wills can still be important for ensuring that certain assets pass between you if one of you dies.

Making a will and mental capacity

If a person lacks the mental capacity to create a will, then any will they create will not be legally binding. Using an online will service may allow you to get around this problem.

Our will writing service makes the process easy

Making a will can be simple if you use an online will writing service like ours. We provide a huge range of different options for creating the perfect will for your needs, discussing each point in detail to make sure that we are creating something that matches your wishes exactly.

We can deal with all kinds of specific information, from your registered civil partnership to the inclusion of a disabled family member. If you are living in England and Wales, then our services can provide exactly what you need – and we can start writing as soon as you need us.

Solicitors Regulation Authority

We at Get A Will Written in Stafford are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and are part of a recognised trade body. This connection with the Solicitors Regulation Authority shows that we are taking our online service very seriously.

Can any of my beneficiaries be a witness when I am making my will?

A beneficiary can’t witness a will, and neither can the spouse or partner of those beneficiaries. While many wills are created with around two witnesses there, our online service allows each client to create separate wills in private.

Where should I store my will?

Always store your will somewhere safe. This could be a locked safe, a filing cabinet, or a special hiding place. You need the physical document, so do not lose it, and get another created if you do.

Can my will be challenged?

Any will can be challenged, but that does not mean it will necessarily be successful. Most successful challenges involve situations where somebody is ignored unfairly in your will, or you have a request or gift that does not make sense and is not possible for your family and friends to complete.

What does undue influence mean in will writing?

Undue influence happens when somebody is pressured into creating a will, adding details they normally would not. This is not a practice approved by any legal body, and wills can be contested on the grounds that they appear out-of-character or biased towards somebody who may have forcibly had it changed for their own benefit.

Not all wills are regulated – Be Careful

Not all wills are safe and reliable. Even in England and Wales, you can end up setting wills that are not tax-efficient, that use incorrect information, or that are not even legally binding. Always choose a service or solicitor you feel confident with, like us.

FAQ’s

Do debts die with you.

Debts only die with you when there is no estate left and/or no relatives left to pay them in Stafford. While most debts will not incur any additional costs due to your death, they will not go away easily.

What about inheritance tax?

Inheritance tax only applies if your estate is worth more than 325,000. You can avoid this problem by splitting your money up more to get below that threshold.

Can I leave a will If I become incapacitated?

You can leave a will at any time. However, standard wills only apply if you die. The exception is living wills, which include details like whether or not you want to be resuscitated. These might also specify things that hold lasting power over your family even before you die, like property being given to family members in the event of you being severely wounded.

Can I Write My Own Will?

While you can write your own will, it is important to turn to a specialist as soon as you can. Wills require a lot of specialist legal language that the average person has not encountered before.

Even if you have every step of the writing process witnessed correctly by another person with some legal experience, the will you produce and the will we produce may feel like two separate wills.

What can I do if I think a relative’s estate has gone to the Crown?

You can attempt to claim an unclaimed estate if you think you have a reasonable justification for it. This is easiest to do when you are a relative. However, there is no guarantee that you will succeed.

Living together but not married or in a civil partnership in Stafford? A ‘cohabitation agreement’ gives you protection.

Cohabitation offers you some legal protection in England and Wales. Even if you are not married, you can still take your partner’s assets in many cases.

Is it possible to change somebody’s will after they have died?

You can only change a will if everybody involved in the decision agrees. This includes people who may be worse off from the changes. Challenging a will also counts.

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If you need a will done by a professional solicitor, contact us (outside of bank holidays) and let us know what you are looking for. Our co-op legal services ensure that several of our writers can cooperate to bring you the best legal document possible, matching your exact wishes and wants.

Feel free to contact us any time – aside from bank holidays – to get a full breakdown of what we offer. The sooner you talk with us, the sooner you get your finished will.

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How does it compare?

Traditional estate planning.

Lots of questions and paperwork

Find, visit, and pay for a lawyer

3-6 weeks for a will

Bait and switch pricing

Using Goodwill

Create a legally valid will at home, live help from will writing experts, flat, affordable pricing, update your will, anytime, doing nothing.

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Who looks after your family?

Where are all your accounts?

How will the bills get paid?

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Our will writing tool has been created based on statutes such as the Wills Act, the Probate and Administration Act, and US case law.

Your will is designed around your state's laws and your specific cirumstances.

Based on US law, your will is:

Fully legal after proper signing

No need to notarise your will

No need to register your will

Your will is built around you, with expert support when you need it

Guardians for children.

Ensure your children’s wellbeing by naming someone you trust. If they live abroad, name a temporary guardian as well.

Gift anything to anyone

Anything you own can be gifted to any individual you want. Got that record collection that you want to go to that special person, not a problem. You can also choose to leave vehicles, collections of items and even simple money gifts.

Your estate split how you want

Your will, your way. Ultimate flexibility around who gets your assets and possessions.

Naming an executor

Guidance on how to choose the right person to distribute your assets. Read about Choosing an executor

Organise all your assets

Give your executor all the information about your finances and properties in one place, attached to your will.

Personal Messages to loved ones

Leave personal messages to make your gifts even more meaningful.

Commonly asked questions

What happens when someone passes away in the us.

If they have a will , their appointed executor locates the will, applies to the courts for a ‘Grant of Probate’, approaches financial institutions to close accounts, distributes assets from the accounts according to the will.

If they don’t have a will , someone step up to represent the deceased in the middle of your family’s grief. Others who qualify must give their written consent.

They must create a Schedule of Assets, and apply to the court for ‘Letter of Administration’, and once granted, approach financial institutions, and then distribute assets according to the state’s own formula. You and your family have no say.

Do I need a will?

Main reasons

• Ensures your assets are not lost/go unclaimed by your family
• Secure guardianship for any minor children, and ensure they are financially and emotionally cared for by someone you trust
• Appoints a person you trust and have informed to execute your estate
• Prevents confusion regarding your wishes
• Give to charitable causes you care about

It is particularly important if:

• you have children under 21
• you have no clear heirs, and there’s a high likelihood your assets could go to the state
• you are in a domestic partnership

When do I not need a will?

If you have assets less than $50,000, then your estate need not go through the probate process. In this case, it may not be necessary to set out your assets in a will. If your wishes exactly match the law of intestacy, and you don’t have any minor children, and don’t care about who executes your estate,

What do I put in my will?

Seems like you’ll have to pull your hair out with sorting out bank statements and insurance policies, while the lawyer runs an expensive hourly bill.

At Goodwill, we want to remove all the stress and make it easy to create a will in minutes, and keep it updated throughout your life.

Step 1: About you

When you write your will, you’ll be asked some basic information that goes into your will such as your full name, address, marital status, children, pets

Step 2: Guardians for children

If you have children under 21 or pets, you’ll be able to appoint guardians here

Step 3: Distributing your wealth

You’ll have a chance to indicate who gets what percentage of your overall wealth between your family, friends, and social causes you care about.

We’ll ask for:

• Your primary beneficiaries (for example, your spouse or partner)
• Your secondary beneficiaries (children, parents, friends, others) if your primary beneficiaries pass away before you do.

Step 4: Choosing executors

Choosing someone you trust who is capable of navigating the legal and financial process if something happens to you is one of the most important parts of writing a will.

You can appoint a family, friend, or a professional in this section in minutes.

Optional step: Gifts

You may wish to give sums of money to the caretaker of your pet, or a beloved possession to your favourite niece or nephew. Here’s where you specify who gets what, along with a personal message to them.

You can leave:

• A specified sum of money
• An specific possession such as an heirloom ring, or automobile
• A collection of items

You can leave these items to anyone you wish, because US laws allow for full testamentary freedom.

If you leave a gift or percentage of estate to a child under 21, it will be held by the guardian for safekeeping until they reach adulthood.

Optional step: Assets

This is a helpful list of your assets so your executor and family can locate them easily. You can add just the name of the institutions where you have accounts, or more information such as account number and current balance. This is not required or legally binding.

How do I make my will legally valid?

Goodwill ensures your will is written in accordance with the laws in the US.

But until your will is printed and signed properly (with two witnesses), it’s just a piece of paper.

After you create a will on Goodwill, you’ll be able to download your will. Check your Downloads folder for the file.

Print and bind you will

Three staples down the left side will do nicely

Choose two people to witness your signing

They must be over 21 and they cannot be a beneficiary in your will or their spouse. They must also be identified clearly in the will.

The Signing

Together, you and your witnesses all watching, sign the will.

According to the Wills Act in the US, your will is now legally valid.

Store your will

Store in a safe place at home, or somewhere accessible to your executor. Inform him/her of its location.

According to the Wills Act in the US, your will is fully legal:

Do I need to submit my will to the authorities?

• after it is signed properly with two neutral witnesses
• no need to notarise your will
• no need to register your will

After signing, store in a safe place that your executor can access, and inform them.

Can I register my will?

It is not required but if you wish, you can register your will with the US Will Registry . The service only notes that you have a will, and does not store original or copies of your actual will.

How do I update my will?

Goodwill provides unlimited lifetime access. Simply login using your user name and password (or social login), make necessary changes, and re-download your will.

The remainder of your information is securely stored and accessible at any time

Why is Goodwill so much more affordable than going to a lawyer?

Our mission at Goodwill is to create an affordable and accessible will writing service that anyone can use. Using technology allows us to create efficiencies in how we serve our customers.

Goodwill offers live expert customer support 7 days a week, and unlimited lifetime access for only $99.

Who is behind Goodwill?

Goodwill was started by estate planning experts Priya Surya and Jonathan Summers-Muir, with support from Entrepreneur First, and SG Innovate, an effort to create a digital ecosystem in the US.

Priya is a Fulbright scholar and graduate of Harvard University where she obtained her MPA/ID in 2010. She previously worked with World Bank in Washington DC to bring technology to financial inclusion, and was head of New Market Growth in Asia for Bima Mobile, a company that makes insurance accessible to millions of emerging market consumers. Her interest in legal and financial planning stems from her own experience as a mother and daughter was the impetus behind starting Goodwill.

Jonathan is a web developer and graphic designer. He has led teams across a diverse range of data sensitive products from professional football software, door access security and data analytic aggregation software. He has a keen interest in making the complicated processes of estate planning into a straight forward simple process. He was born in the UK, and now calls the US home.

Can I have a will expert double check my will?

Yes, your will includes full post-sales support every day of the week. Click on the chat icon at the bottom of the screen to speak to us over chat or easily schedule a call.

After receiving your will, we advise you read it from top to bottom, and speak with us about any questions.

We can also refer a lawyer for thorny legal issues specific to your situation.

Should my spouse and I have a separate will or joint will?

Joint wills.

Joint wills are highly inflexible. Both partners must agree to make any changes. If one person passes away, it’s difficult for the other person to make changes.

Individual wills

With Individual wills, both partners create an account with their own email address and password.

Individual wills are as easy as mirror wills, and have the benefits without the draw backs.

The advantages are the following:

• Flexible - you can make your will exactly like your partner’s or completely different, or anywhere in between. It is up to you.
• Affordable - it’s even more pocket-friendly with our partner discount
• Update anytime. No back and forth, just login, make your changes, and print your new ill.
• Support from expert will writing team with any questions you may have

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Why would I want to update my will?

If you bought a new home, added a new family member, gotten married or divorced, if your pet passed away or if you have started investing in a new robo advisory investment account, you should update your will to reflect these changes.

Often our children may be more or less independent as they grow older, and one might need more help than another.

Change is the only constant. Don’t let an outdated will disturb your peace of mind.

Still not sure? Explore our learning centre

Learn about will writing and probate

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• 6 min read The Ultimate Guide to Writing a Will
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We offer an expert will writing and estate planning service driven by one simple demand.

How Can We Help You And Your Family?

The complete answer depends upon your unique family and estate situation but the principles of our business are that:

• By taking the time to understand your individual family and estate situation we can ensure that your beneficiaries receive as much of your estate as possible in the shortest possible time.
• By coming to your home at a time to suit you we can make it as easy as possible for you to write your will.
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Why do we think Independent Will Writing is so important? It is because that is the entire focus of our business, not a minor role within a large law practice. Myself, or one of our dedicated, highly-trained team of consultants will visit you in the comfort of your own home or office to discuss your exact needs, make recommendations and take your instructions. And in these days of Lockdown we can also take your instructions via one of the many video calling platforms available, like Skype, Zoom etc.

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An Idaho teenager was arrested and accused of planning to kill churchgoers during services across his hometown in the name of the Islamic State group , authorities have said.

Alexander Scott Mercurio, 18, from Coeur d’Alene, was arrested early Saturday as part of the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force investigation, a day before prosecutors say he planned to carry out his attack.

He is accused of "attempting to provide material support and resources to ISIS," according to a federal criminal complaint filed in Idaho on Monday.

The FBI said he was actively planning to attack churches Sunday in Coeur d'Alene, a town 30 miles east of Spokane, Washington, using "weapons, including knives, firearms, and fire," a statement said. The attack was timed to coincide with the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, investigators said.

According to a direct message sent to an FBI "confidential human source," quoted in a lengthy affidavit attached to the criminal complaint, Mercurio set out his plan in detail.

"Stop close by the church, equip the weapon(s) and storm the temple, kill as many people as possible before they inevitably disperse/scatter, then burn the temple to the ground and flee the scene," Mercurio allegedly wrote. He said he would then repeat this for all 21 churches in the town, according to prosecutors.

Mercurio will face up to 20 years in federal prison if convicted. A court date has not been set. NBC News could not immediately identify an attorney for Mercurio.

As part of their investigation, prosecutors said, FBI sources met with Mercurio in person and heard him express support for ISIS and outline his plan to incapacitate his father with a metal pipe and restrain him, then take his firearms and attack a local church.

"His plan grew more precise as he eventually identified the church and date on which he planned to attack," the affidavit said, adding that he had pledged his allegiance to ISIS and said he was prepared to die while killing others on its behalf.

Law enforcement officers found an ISIS flag, butane canisters, lighters, handcuffs, a knife, a pipe and a machete at his house during his arrest, as well as several firearms belonging to his father, which he allegedly planned to take.

Mercurio also spread ISIS propaganda online and discussed ways to support the group financially as well as traveling to west Africa to help its operations there, the affidavit said.

The FBI said it became aware of Mercurio during an investigation into a fundraising network that uses cryptocurrency and other platforms to support ISIS in Syria and its Afghan affiliate ISIS Wilayat Khorasan, known as ISIS-K.

That investigation found that Mercurio and at least three other suspects who were not identified in the documents were financially supporting someone only referred to as "Individual 2" in Gaza, the Palestinian enclave that has faced widespread destruction from six months of the Israel-Hamas war .

According to the FBI's testimony, Mercurio was in an encrypted group chat group with fellow ISIS supporters. Investigators also found on his school-issued laptop documents relating to ISIS ideology but also far-right terrorists such as mass murderer Anders Breivik .

Mercurio told a second "confidential human source" sent by the FBI that his parents were not fond of his "deen," meaning "the path" and a reference to his Islamic faith and customs, prosecutors said.

In a direct message conversation with this source, Mercurio allegedly said: "I am a hypocrite who has not even spat in the face of a kafir [non-believer] or donated a single penny in the cause of Allah, let alone spilled their blood and induced terror into their hearts and minds."

"Thanks to the investigative efforts of the FBI, the defendant was taken into custody before he could act, and he is now charged with attempting to support ISIS’s mission of terror and violence," Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement.

FBI Director Christopher Wray said Mercurio had formed a "truly horrific plan."

"This case should be an eye-opener to the dangers of self-radicalization, which is a real threat to our communities," Special Agent in Charge Shohini Sinha of the Salt Lake City FBI said in the statement.

In December another 18-year-old, Humzah Mashkoor from near Denver, was charged with providing support to ISIS after allegedly planning to travel to the Middle East to become a fighter for the terrorist group.

A joint intelligence bulletin issued last Friday by the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and the National Counterterrorism Center warned of possible threats to public gatherings in the U.S. from lone wolf extremists inspired by last month’s ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K) attack on Moscow’s Crocus City Concert Hall and by later official ISIS statements calling for similar attacks in the U.S.

The unclassified bulletin, circulated to law enforcement, said intelligence agencies have identified “several possible signposts … indicating potential violence.” 

The indicators included explicit discussion in online spaces of tactics associated with ISIS’s attack; a proliferation of violent extremist content associated with ISIS’s attack, particularly in English; and interest in attack guidance in online forums.

Wray of the FBI told Congress in March that the terrorism threat in the U.S. since the Israel Hamas war began on Oct. 7 has reached “a whole other level.”

Patrick Smith is a London-based editor and reporter for NBC News Digital.

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EXCLUSIVE: Sherlock star Mark Gatiss is writing and starring in a British TV drama about a bookshop owner who helps police solve crimes.

Bookish will be a six-part series for UKTV crime drama network Alibi set in post-war London in 1946. Gatiss, the co-creator of BBC shows such as Sherlock and The League of Gentlemen and Netflix/BBC’s Dracula and actor in films including Operation Mincemeat and Mission Impossible — Dead Reckoning , is the creator.

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Starring alongside Gatiss is Polly Walker  ( Bridgerton , Line of Duty ), who plays Book’s colourful wife Trottie. She is charismatic and adventurous, owns a wallpaper shop next door and loves Book deeply but not physically. They shares a ‘lavender’ marriage, which helps conceals Book’s sexual orientation at a time when it was illegal to be gay.

Guest stars include  Joely Richardson  ( The Gentleman , The Ballad of Renegade Nell ) ,  Daniel Mays  ( The Long Shadow, Code 404 ) and Jonas Nay ( Deutschland 83 , Concordia ). Other core cast members include Connor Finch ( Everything I Know About Love ) as Jack, Olivier award-winner Elliot Levey ( We Were the Lucky Ones , Quiz ) as Inspector Bliss and Buket Kömür ( Our House ) as Nora.

Each case will span two 70-minute episodes and will, according to producers marry “post-war nostalgia with the reckless and life-affirming atmosphere of the times.”

Hotel Portofino producer Eagle Eye Drama is attached to make the show, which has a 2025 airdate on Alibi. Germany’s Beta Film has international distribution rights. The series is produced in association with Belgium-based Happy Duck Films, which is part of the Eagle Eye stable, and is supported by the Belgian Tax Shelter. 

UKTV Head of Drama Helen Perry produced commissioned the show, which was ordered by Alibi Channel Director Emma Ayech. The BBC Studios-owned broadcaster is behind crime shows such as the Nicola Walker-starring Annika , Molly Windsor and Martin Compston vehicle Traces and the Barcelona-set drama The Diplomat .

“UKTV is the home for writers’ passion projects, and we are so proud to be working with the exceptionally talented Mark Gatiss on his, along with the effervescent team at Eagle Eye,” said Perry. “Mark’s unique detective thriller is full of wit and heart, with a central platonic love story that is sure to enthral audiences. And because Book is a gay man, at a time when it was illegal to be so, we are proud that the drama shines a light on an important LGBTQ+ story. The star-studded cast Eagle Eye have already put together is tribute to the sure-fire hit  Bookish is to become.”

“To misquote  Goodfellas : ‘All my life I’ve wanted to be a detective!’,” said Gatiss. “I couldn’t be more excited to be bringing this series to the screen, and to plunge viewers into our intoxicating version of post-War London. It’s an under-examined time and an under-examined world and  Bookish  is the strange, funny and thrilling show that I’ve always wanted to make.”

McGrath, Chief Creative Officer for Eagle Eye Drama, added: “There are some characters, some ideas that just leap off the page and demand to be realised. Book, Trottie and the clever crimes Mark Gatiss has woven around the precinct of Archangel Lane is one of those projects. The answer to every crime can be found in a book and in  Bookish , Mark Gatiss has created a unique, memorable and stand out new detective series.”

Beta’s Chief Distribution Officer, Oliver Bachert, said the show was “sure to become a great example of a sophisticated crime drama and instant classic for audiences around the world.”

Gatiss is repped by Curtis Brown for acting and by PBJ Management for writing. Walker is repped by The Artists Partnership.

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