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At Clarke & Son, we advise and work with you to create a will to help protect your future wishes with our fixed-fee will service.

A Will is quite possibly one of the most important documents you will ever sign.

The process of making a Will at Clarke & Son is straightforward. All Wills are prepared on a fixed fee basis and the fee includes a meeting to discuss your Will, concerns and advise you on the best way to proceed or give you options, including dealing with any ancillary issues, such as property ownership, business interests, second families, tax, trusts and so on.

The draft Will is then sent to you with a detailed explanatory letter and then we move to the next meeting to get the Will signed and witnessed. In certain circumstances the Will can be sent to you for this purpose.

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One of the most distinguishing features of all Wills is that they require two witnesses to be valid.

It is your way of making sure that whoever you care most about in the world is the person or persons who inherits your estate on your death. 

• You must complete your Will when you are of sound mind.
• You will need to appoint executors, guardians and beneficiaries.
• It is also worth considering who will inherit your estate if your chosen beneficiaries die before you or with you.

Statutory Will

Where a relative or friend is suffering from dementia and is no longer considered capable of making their wishes known, legally they do not have the capacity to make their own Will.

However, with an increasing number of such cases, the Courts do consider applications for a Statutory Will to be prepared for a person who does not have the requisite capacity.

Although these sorts of cases are still quite rare, with demographic changes and people living to an older age, there are increasing numbers of people suffering from dementia who have made no arrangements for the management of their estates on their death.

Whilst it may seem “morally wrong” or “unethical” to have a Will prepared for someone who cannot make their own decisions, the Courts are now looking more favourably on Statutory Will applications as they can help avoid unnecessary complications and expense later on. The Court will look at evidence provided by interested parties before making the Order concerning the Statutory Will.

The percentage of people making a Will in England & Wales remains low – around one in six. With people living longer and more prone to dementia-related illnesses, experts are predicting a rise in the number of Statutory Wills.

What do you need to bring to the Wills & Estate Planning Meeting?

Please bring with you full names and addresses of all mentioned in your Will in whatever capacity… executor, guardian or beneficiary.

We offer a complimentary free Will storage service.

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At Phillips Law, we have been helping individual clients to manage their personal affairs and advising them on all aspects of Wills, Trusts and related matters for over 30 years.

Clients come from all walks of life and each has the personal attention of our private client team – someone who will give them expert advice, no matter how sensitive the problem may be. We will help you write a Will, draw up Lasting Powers of Attorney, deal with Succession Planning and assist with the Administration of Estates and Elderly Client Affairs as well as Inheritance Tax. Our Wills & Probate solicitors offer support and legal advice for families from across Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey and the South East.

We protect you, your assets and your family as you move into older age.

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Our highly experienced solicitors will provide expert advice and assist you. Please call us on 01256 460830 or email us at [email protected] .

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Making a Will

Whether single, cohabiting, married or a parent, Wills are a key element in estate planning and, without a Will, you are unable to control what happens to your assets after death.

We help you to make the correct provisions in your Will and ensure that your wishes are carried out.

Lasting Powers of Attorney

We all know that we should write a Will, but too few of us know we should also consider something called Lasting Powers of Attorney.

This service involves dealing with your affairs after death – the estate being your property and assets.

Our probate specialists handle the winding up of your estate with sensitivity and understanding and help your family and friends through what can be a very confusing and upsetting time.

Before We Meet

Clients often ask what they should bring to their first meeting. We want to reassure you that the most important thing is to bring yourselves and not to worry.

However, we do require to see some documents to prove your identity.

Where possible we will offer a fixed fee, so you will know what the costs are from the start. For more complex or uncertain projects, we will provide you with an estimate of the likely fees involved and keep you updated throughout the matter.

How to get in contact

Our Wills, Trusts and Probate Solicitors are on hand to provide expert advice and assist you wherever you are based. Please call us on 01256 460830 or email [email protected] .

Our offices are based in Basingstoke and we assist clients across the country.

We aim to keep legal jargon to a minimum and guide you through the process in a manner that is easy to understand.

Our highly-skilled solicitors offer tailored, strategic solutions to even the most complex matters, ensuring you receive the guidance and support you need.

We will be by your side throughout every stage of the process and will provide you with regular updates and advice along the way.

We communicate thoroughly with you from the outset to ensure that we fully understand your individual needs. This allows us to accurately quote for your matter leaving you without any unexpected surprises and fees further down the line.

We provide our clients with a concise and transparent breakdown of costs from the outset of the matter and throughout any subsequent stages. This enables you to build faith and trust in us early on to form a lasting relationship.

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Distributing your estate

Making a Will is the only way of ensuring that after you pass away your estate is distributed as you wish it to be. If you pass without creating a Will, your estate fall under the rules of Intestacy .

In addition, if you have young children it is essential that you make a Will to set out who should look after your children if the unthinkable happens before they are 18 and you are no longer around to look after them.

When preparing your Will, we will discuss all of the options available to you. By the end of the process, we will provide you with a Will that is specifically tailored to your particular needs and requirements.

Options available for all

Our team of specialist Will writing lawyers have experience in drafting a whole range of Wills, including:

• A single Will for an individual.
• Mirror Wills , where a couple make Wills that are broadly similar, for example, leaving the majority of the estate to the surviving partner and, thereafter, to their children in equal shares.
• Wills for so-called “blended” families, where there is a combination of provision for a new partner, but also protected provision for children from a previous relationship.
• Wills containing Trusts , either creating fixed interests for specified beneficiaries or being discretionary for a group of potential beneficiaries.
• Complex Wills for people with complicated asset and financial circumstances.

If you need a Will prepared in a hurry, for example, because you are going travelling or about to undergo an operation and wish to put your arrangements in place first, then please contact us about our Will writing services and we will do all we can to assist you.

Common Will Writing Questions

If you're thinking of creating a will but still have unanswered questions, our legal team have put together frequently asked will writing questions to help put your mind at ease.

Can I use my Will to take care of my pet?

Absolutely, for legal purposes your pets are viewed as your possessions and therefore you can leave your pets to named individuals or a charity. If you want to leave money to go towards your pet’s care and maintenance then this can be discussed in detail with your solicitor.

What happens to a Will when a civil partnership is converted to a marriage?

Nothing, the marriage is deemed to have existed at the point when the civil partnership was formed. Any Wills made after the civil partnership will still be valid despite the subsequent marriage.

I am due to become a parent/grandparent, can I leave assets to my unborn child/ grandchild?

Yes, you can! Your Solicitor can draft your Will to deal with any future-born children or grandchildren that might be born after the date of your Will but before the date of your death.

At K J Smith we can discuss your circumstances with you to ensure you are leaving your Estate in the most tax efficient manner.

Can my partner and I make Wills to sign right after our marriage/civil partnership?

You can however it is much safer to have a Will prepared prior to your wedding day, which is made in contemplation of your marriage. This is because marriage automatically revokes any Will you have in place, unless your Will is specifically drafted to withstand the marriage.

At K J Smith we can draft your Will so that it is ‘made in contemplation of your marriage’ and therefore still take effect after it. This ensures that if something awful were to happen to either of you immediately after your wedding that your Will still stands.

Who can be a witness to a Will?

Witnessing a Will is a hugely important part of a Will process, and unless it is done correctly it can invalidate your Will. For this reason at K J Smith we always prefer to act as your witness to ensure that your Will is correctly executed.

A Will requires two witnesses. Each witness should be an independent person who is over 18 years. You should use someone completely unconnected to your Will, such as a neighbour or family friend, who are not referred to in the Will.

Why you should consider a Lasting Power of Attorney

Putting in place a Lasting Power of Attorney is an opportunity for you to assign someone who you trust and know very well to be in charge of your finances, medication, living arrangements and more. There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney which involve different aspects of your life.

If you would like to find out more about Powers of Attorney, please find further details on our Lasting Power of Attorney service page , which explains each type of Power of Attorney and how you can g et in touch with our expert Solicitors and receive a free initial 15 minute telephone appointment .

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We offer a free initial 15 minute telephone appointment to give you the opportunity to speak to us about our Will writing services, before deciding if you wish to proceed in instructing us to act on your behalf.

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2 top basingstoke will writing, trust & probate solicitors.

Below we look at the 2 “best” will writing , trust and probate solicitors in Basingstoke.

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. 

Lamb Brooks Solicitors

Description from the business: Lamb Brooks Solicitors are the leading law firm in Basingstoke.

Offering a comprehensive range of legal services for individuals, families and businesses in North Hampshire and throughout the UK.

Our pro-active and compassionate team offer a variety of legal services along with expert, trusted advice.

Services include; residential property, employment law, wills, trusts & estate planning, probate, family and divorce law, personal injury & clinical negligence, commercial property, company & commercial and dispute resolution.

Our 50+ strong team prioritise client service.

See our 450+ Google Reviews.

Lamb Brooks has been serving the people and businesses of North Hampshire for over 230 years.

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Address: Victoria House, 39 Winchester St, Basingstoke RG21 7EQ

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Maplebrook Wills Basingstoke

Description from the business: Professional Will Writing, Power of Attorney and Asset & Bloodline Trust Planning.

Gifted no obligation consultations, either online or in the comfort of your own home.

Address: Regus, Stroudley Rd, Basingstoke RG24 8UP

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

We started with a dataset of 7 listed Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke?

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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Why write a will.

No matter what stage of life applies to you, writing and regularly updating a Will is one of the most important pieces of administration you should carry out.

Dying without having made a Will or ‘intestate’ can cause many problems, from assets being caught up in probate for very long periods to those same assets ending up in the hands of people you had no intention of benefitting.

For example; a married couple with young children where one spouse dies intestate :

As things stand the surviving spouse would receive the first £322,000 of the deceased’s estate (excluding joint assets) with the remainder being split equally between the children and survivor. Were the deceased’s estate value, passed to the children, to exceed any available nil rate band then inheritance tax at 40% could apply on the excess.

Having made the decision to make a Will, possibly for the first time, there are a few points to consider.

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Using a professional Will writing service such as Kept Assets is certainly the right thing to do. We will take your instructions and translate them into a document which accurately reflects your wishes.

We ensure that the Will can be easily understood by your executors, your family and the probate court. This avoids delay and possible hardship to your loved ones.

Call on  01635 959111 or fill in our online contact form to send us a message about how we can help you with our Will writing service.

Before you start please consider the following:

Who will be your executor(s).

Please consider who will be the most appropriate person to act for you. Perhaps their knowledge of your family or their level of understanding of your affairs should be considered. Please remember to ask them if they will act, a refusal should not be considered an insult, some people simply would prefer not to have the responsibility.

What do you own and how?

Please consider and collate documentary evidence of your whole estate and the estimated value of the major assets such as your house, major investments, life insurance policies, pension funds and valuables. Some of these might be held with a spouse or be subject to an existing trust.

Who gets what?

It might seem obvious but without clarity, your intended beneficiaries might not get the things you intend. What if they go before you?

Burial or Cremation?

Please don’t rely solely on your Will to tell those that remain what you wish. It is often the case that the Will is read after the service. It is a good idea to tell your family occasionally “when I go I would like to be………”

Make a list

Make sure your executors or family know where the Will is kept and how they can gain access to it. You might also consider listing important items such as secure password storage for bank accounts, utilities, insurance documents etc. to accompany your Will.

Kept Assets can provide a secure storage facility for your Will and supporting documents for a small fixed annual fee.

Think about who will witness your documents, they cannot be family members or beneficiaries of the Will and must be over 18 and have mental capacity. Members of staff here at either Kept Assets or Dawn Slater can of course act as witnesses should you require.

Once we have recorded and collated your wishes, we will produce a draft Will document for approval or amendment. On final approval we will produce a full printed Will for signature, witness and registration.

Mirror Wills

Many couples own their assets such as the family home or bank accounts ‘jointly’ which means that on first death, these pass into the sole ownership of the survivor. For many couples considering their Wills, this structure can work well especially if the value falls below current inheritance tax thresholds and where there are no concerns about losing value to third parties such as the local authority or a new spouse.

The intent is often that once the surviving spouse has passed, some residual value will go to any children of the first marriage but, if re-marriage has occurred, the original Will becomes void and it is possible that all assets could pass outside of the original family.

The use of Mirror Wills in estate planning, whereby each party in a marriage or civil partnership leaves their share of the estate to their spouse or partner with an identical reciprocation from the other, has been common practice for many years. Such planning can begin to fail where the overall estate value, on second death, exceeds the joint allowances for inheritance tax therefore triggering a charge (which is payable prior to probate being granted).

Recently, Will writers have added a simple trust to their proposal in-order to create a ‘life interest’ for a surviving spouse. The life interest trust is created to allow the surviving spouse to enjoy the value of their departed’s assets without them becoming part of their own estate. The assets held within the life interest trust would ordinarily pass to the children or other intended recipients on second death without the worry of third party influence.

Such planning relies on the splitting of ownership of the family home into ‘tenants in common’ and selected other assets being held in sole name rather than jointly.

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We’re probably all aware that it’s a good idea to write a Will, but in reality, it’s something that most of us just never get round to doing. The statistics are really quite shocking, around 70% of us die without a Will.

We can help you, and our vision is simple, to make our services affordable, and to give you the absolute peace of mind that during your lifetime you have a professionally drafted Will that will ensure everyone and everything that is precious to you will be properly looked after when the time comes.

Writing a will for many of us can be a daunting process, so we visit you in the comfort of your own home, and our expertise means you’ll be in safe hands, with the knowledge that we’ll be advising and guiding you every step of the way.

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A will is one of the most important legal documents you will ever produce in your lifetime, and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune.

Writing your will is the only way to ensure your estate is divided as YOU wish, and the only way to look after everything and everyone that is precious to you.

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Probate is a legal process that occurs once an individual has died.

Your Executors have significant responsibilities and are personally liable for administering your estate, calculating and paying any taxes due, paying debts and distributing the inheritance.

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We provide services to individuals, families, and business owners who need assistance with their estate planning.

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Are you looking for a reliable, professional will writing company that can assist you in your Will writing?

Our organisation is one of the finest and we ensure making your Will is simple for you; at affordable costs, including free and secure storage.

As part of our objectives, we value openness, social responsibility, honesty, and caring for our clients is the core of all the services we offer.

Single Wills

A single will is a legally binding document that outlines the wishes of an individual in regards to their assets and property upon death. It allows a person to designate where their belongings will go, who will receive them, and how they are to be distributed.

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Why Should You Make A Will Basingstoke

Typically, a last will and testament is a legal document through which you express your preferences for the distribution of assets, including property, money, possessions, investments, and guardianship of children, in the event of your passing.

If you live in UK and you pass away without having a valid legal bestowal, the government  will  have the authority over the distribution of your assets.

Also, other people will be free to make decisions, to their benefit, on who to take care and educate your  children  under the age of 18 years.

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Make Your Families Life Easier

Creating a Will is vital because it can help prevent situations like inheritance disputes. It’s common for people to go to court to claim specific assets or investments from their blood siblings, remaining parent, or other relatives.

Crafting a professional Will holds great significance. However, it is crucial to carefully consider the individual who will assume responsibility for your Estate once you have passed away. Selecting an outstanding executor provides assurance that your wishes and bequests will be faithfully carried out in accordance with your desires and final testament.

Who is Your Beneficiary

To prevent such incidences; therefore, you should write a legacy and bestow your possessions to your children according to your wish and desire.

Before writing a Will, you should consider the value of the properties you own, including savings, cars, and furniture.

Also, acknowledge your homes, business entities or even property abroad, and the legacy should outline the individual to receive them after you are gone.

What to Consider, When Writing a Will

Trust and trustees.

Many individuals remain oblivious to the crucial role of trustees and commonly overlook appointing them when drafting a Will: they are the trustworthy individuals entrusted with the responsibility of safeguarding your property for the well-being of your family members, including children under the age of 18.

Beneficiaries

The reason behind writing a Will is to ensure that your loved ones inherit your possessions you worked hard to obtain. You should determine carefully on how your property will be divided and who should inherit what. The beneficiaries may include your children; wife or wives; close relatives, such as aunts, uncles, and grandchildren; friends or co-workers or any other person you may wish.

Usually, if you have young kids, you should choose the person who is to take care of them until they attain the adult age, for most states is 18 years. Therefore, it is reassuring to understand that you have the right to appoint an official guardian of your choice for your children in the will.

Your Letter of Wishes

A Single Will is an innovative Online Will writing service designed for individuals who wish to leave behind their possessions solely for themselves. Our team of legal experts will assist you in creating your legacy by providing guidance through simple steps, ensuring a quick and efficient process. Additionally, we will assign a dedicated advisor who will understand your desires and assist you in crafting a personalized document that suits your unique circumstances.

FAQs: Everything You Need To Know About Wills

Do I Need To Write A Will Basingstoke?

Having a written Will is absolutely crucial. Let’s take the scenario of being a resident of England. If you were to pass away without a document detailing the distribution of your assets, your possessions would fall under the control of the government. Shockingly, they could determine who inherits what, and might even direct funds to other projects instead of providing for your children.

What information will I need to write a Will?

When making a will, you need to submit details, including your full names and addresses, titles of the executors, the location and a complete description of all the assets, and the particulars of the minor children before your death.

Who should I appoint as my executor Basingstoke?

It is advisable to choose a trustworthy person, and it is wise to appoint more than one person, especially in high valued estates.

Why should I review my Will?

After writing your Will, it is worthwhile to review it once or twice after every five years, to make the adjustments; for example, the number of the grandchildren have changed, or the value of your assets has declined on increased.

How can I provide for adults with special needs in my Will?

To ensure that the persons benefit from the inheritance, you should consider establishing a Trust so that they can receive the revenue regularly rather than a lump-sum.

Our efficient service offer a short free consultation and free advice to understand that making services available to all is vital for an excellent service and satisfied clients.

If you are looking to write your own will here at Wills 4 Less Basingstoke we are proud to offer a great service, provide advice on single wills, trusts through to lasting power of attorney.

I have a will, but I am getting married soon, is my Will still valid?

Your Will remains valid until you get married, marrying invalidates your previous legacy, and you should make another immediately, or your possessions will be subject to intestacy policies.

Do I need a solicitor to make a Will?

No, making a Will is flexible, and you can make it individually, or you can request the assistance of a professional Will writer .

Why do I need two witnesses in a Will writing?

According to the UK’s statutes, when a person signs a Will, there have to be two independent adults, above 18 years old, to witness the event for it to be valid and enforceable in a court of law.

Our writing services will give you a legally binding will perfect for your individual circumstances.

Wills 4 Less Basingstoke offer expert advice on inheritance tax, mirror wills, intestacy rules, business assets and power of attorney without the cost of probate solicitors.

We offer home visit, online meetings but most clients like to meet in their own home to discuss the matters about a valid will.

Throughout the whole process we provide expert advice on how best to protect your loved ones and our legally binding writing service for lasting powers means you will get the best solution for you and your family.

Get in touch with our team today we have various types of wills and trusts available at a special offer. Protect you and your family at a very difficult time.

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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 May 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 Basingstoke 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.

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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 Basingstoke 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.

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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.

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Our Basingstoke 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.

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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 Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke. 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 Basingstoke. 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.

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Finding a good will writing service in Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke. 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.

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We at Get A Will Written in Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke. 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 Basingstoke? 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.

Get In Touch With a Specialist

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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We are a leading will writing company based in Basingstoke that can help all people assure their assets after death in May 2024.

Our company offers a range of will writing services to people across Basingstoke, whether you are writing a will for the first time or need a new will created to meet the new demands of your life.

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As this is a legally valid document, there is a range of things that need to be included, and your will should be written in a specific way to ensure all of these needs are met.

Working with our will writing services can ensure that you or a family member has a professional will written on time. There is a range of ways we can help you during this time, and we support clients across England and Wales.

If you are interested in the professional assistance we can offer, do not hesitate to get in touch with our team today to see what we can do for you.

Why Use Us?

Our team of in-house solicitors in Basingstoke provide a specialist Will Writing Service. We can ensure that all of your personal possessions are protected during this time and can cover a range of assets, no matter the personal circumstances.

We can prevent a will from being successfully contested and protect someone’s interests following death. We work closely with a recognised trade body as well as those within the legal profession, such as local solicitors, as well as giving all clients their own executor to ensure the highest standard of work every time.

There are many reasons why you should consider working with professional will writers during this time, whether you are looking to get your own will completed or working on behalf of a family member.

Our professional will writers ensure that all areas of writing a will are completed, and we do this to a high standard. All our legal documents are assessed by a local solicitor to ensure they meet the needs of the client.

Working with a professional service covers all needs, including proving testamentary capacity. Our professional will writers will provide an assessment of capacity and ensure that this is recorded on file for future reference, preventing the will from being successfully contested and going against your wishes following death.

Many benefits come from working with us for the will writing process, and as a legal service, we can ensure that all needs are met during this time.

If you are interested in working with us and want to see how our will writing service can help, do not hesitate to get in touch with the Basingstoke team today to learn more.

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Working with our will writing service gives you access to not only a will writer but also members of the law society that can help you during this process.

With our practice approved by the solicitors regulation authority, we can provide a properly drafted will as well as offer ongoing advice that can help you during this time. These services can help family members following their bereavement and help your will be seen as you desired.

We understand that you may have a complex family situation and only want all the assets to go to your immediate family or specific people, which is why we offer a probate service as well as help to write your will.

Our Basingstoke barristers have a great understanding and experience with inheritance laws and will ensure that your will is handled the same way you desire. Working with our service provides the legal cover you and your family may need during this time, as well as providing a valid will.

Reasons For Getting A Will Written

Creating a will for the first time or getting a new will organised is a task that many people put off. However, it is one of the most important things you can do and may not take as much work as you have anticipated, especially when working with a professional will writer.

Getting a will organised is a way of protecting your family and loved ones following your death, ensuring that all your assets are handled in the right manner. Having a professional will makes it easier for any law firm to handle your assets following death and can prevent family disputes, issues within the family, as well as the overpaying of inheritance tax.

With a will, it will be easier for your personal possessions to be divided once you have died and ensure that your needs will be met.

Even a simple will can provide a range of benefits, and this is something we can help with. Working with professional will writing services like those offered by our brand, as well as many others, including the Co Op Legal Services, can help with many factors in Basingstoke, including:

• You have dependent children

One of the most important reasons for hiring a will writer is to protect your children. With a will, you can not only continue to provide for your children following death but also nominate a legal guardian for those who are under 18.

Your will covers more than your personal possessions, and it is a parental responsibility to ensure that your children will be taken care of even when you are no longer with them. A will can offer the same protection to your children in the form of a guardian as it would your personal possessions following death.

If you die without a will, there will be no one with parental responsibility for your children in Basingstoke, which means it will be up to the court to decide who should look after your children. This may result in something you do not want, which is why you should take some of your own time now to finalise your wishes and get them filed legally to protect your children.

• You are not married to your partner

If you are not married or in a civil partnership with your partner, then you should not expect anything to go to them following death unless you have made a will. If you are not a civil partner or married to the person you love, then this can cause a lot of issues should you die without a will.

Without the legal binding that comes from marriage or a civil partnership, it will be difficult for your partner to continue their life following your death. Even a basic will can cover their needs and ensure they get to remain inside your shared home without being a civil partner or married to you at the time.

Unless there is this legal binding in the form of marriage or a registered civil partnership, you need to have a will that indicates your wishes for your partner to protect them during this time. You should both have separate wills that indicate your wishes for each other if you are not a civil partner or married, or you can also have the same will, which is known as mirror wills to ensure all your needs are covered.

• You are worried about inheritance tax

If your Basingstoke estate is worth more than £325,000, it is likely going to be hit heavily with inheritance tax following your death. An IHT bill can be avoided by writing a will or updating your existing will to meet your current needs, ensuring that your personal assets can be handed on in full to your loved ones.

Working with our professional writing services can help you get around having to pay inheritance tax on your possessions, as we understand the exemptions that are available to all. For example, leaving everything that is above the threshold of £325,000 to your spouse or civil partner can avoid IHT and is something to consider if you do not want to pay this tax.

• Your personal circumstances have changed

Change is the only constant in life, which can make will writing difficult. However, working with a professional will writing service like the one we offer is a way to keep up with these ever-changing circumstances and ensure that your will reflects the circumstances of your life at the time of death.

For example, we will help you write a new will or update an existing will whenever you marry, divorce, or have children to ensure the right people are entitled to your possessions and care following death.

In England and Wales, your existing will is automatically revoked or cancelled when you get married. This does not apply to people in Scotland. To prevent former partners or civil partners from getting access to your assets following death, then you will need to write a will.

• You have specific funeral wishes

If you know what you want your funeral to be like and who you want to be there, then having a will is a way to ensure this will happen following your death. With a will in place, you can leave specific instructions for your family in Basingstoke so they do not have to make any decisions following your death.

This can be helpful as they may not have the mental capacity to deal with these things once you have died, but you can get your wishes by leaving them in the will.

• You have property overseas or own property with someone else

If you own your property on a joint tenancy basis, your ownership will automatically go to the other person when you die. This is part of the survivorship rules that are present in England and Wales.

However, if you own property on a ‘tenants in common basis’ then the intestacy rules will apply unless you have left specifications in your will and this is witnessed correctly. It is important to note that if you own overseas property, the rules may differ from those in England and Wales, which is why it is best to finalise your wishes in a will.

Where to get a will made?

Now that you understand the importance of having a will made, it is time to consider your options. We are professional will writers that can offer a range of services, including the writing of simple wills to ongoing professional advice to help you during this process.

We offer Co Op legal services in Basingstoke, including will writing services, to people across the nation to ensure that your possessions and assets will be protected after death. We have plenty of services that can help you during this time, as well as an online will writing service that can be easily accessed.

Working with our will writing services, in conjunction with Co Op Legal services, gives you access to everything you need during this time. We can provide a completely free quote and a draft of your will, based on your needs, and help you cover the solicitor cost during this time.

Following the writing of your will, we will securely store this document until it is required.

If you are interested in working with us, please get in touch with the team today. We can arrange a telephone or video call with you to discuss your needs and see what we can do for you at this time.

How to get a will made?

There are various steps involved in getting a will made, and while we can do a lot of the work for you, it is a good idea for you to understand the steps involved before paying for any service so you can determine what kind of help you need at this time.

Before you can make a will, there are some things you need to do first. These are things you should do before hiring our will writing services in Basingstoke, although we can help with these too. Before writing a will, you need to determine:

• What type of will you want to make
• Who do you want to inherit from you following death
• Who you would like to look after your children (if they are under 18 or you are dealing with a disabled family member)
• If you want to leave anything to a particular charity, which includes the registered charity number
• Who you would like to leave your estate to

Once you have determined these factors, it is time to start working on making your will.

The steps that are required to make a will are as follows:

1) Value Your Estate

Before you can make a will, you first need to determine what you own and how much you have. This can determine the type of will you need to make. You will need to have a list of assets that will be included in your will, which can be:

• your home and any other property you own
• savings in bank accounts and building society accounts
• National savings, for example, premium bonds
• insurance, such as life insurance or endowment policies
• pension funds, including any lump, sums to be paid after death
• investments, such as stocks, shares, or investment trusts
• motor vehicles
• jewellery, antiques, and other personal belongings
• household contents

As well as these, you also need to include debts as these are also referred to as assets in a will.

2) Decide how you want to divide these assets

Who will get what when you die is the main purpose of a will, and this is the most important step to do when it comes to writing one. This is something we can help with when you use our writing service, but ultimately the decision is yours when it comes to your estate and assets.

In this part of the process, you will need to think about who you want to benefit from your estate as well as the needs of your family, which need to be outlined in the will.

3) Determine any charity donations

A lot of people like to include a charitable donation of some kind in their will, and this is something you can determine now or at a later date.

4) Choose your executors

A single will requires at least one executor, and this is the person who will handle everything after you have died. This is a big role and one that requires a lot of responsibility, so it is something you should consider carefully.

5) Write your will

This is where paying for a will writing service can come in very useful, and we are highly experienced at what we do. As a leading will writing company in Basingstoke, we can help create a simple will or something more complex based on your needs and will ensure that everything you desire is covered in one document.

Our registered company number is accessible across the country, including with an online service. We can help you get your will done and ensure that all of your needs are met during this time to support your family during their bereavement following your death.

What is the Cost of getting a will made?

The cost of making a will can vary based on the method you choose and the kind of service you use. As a leading will writing company, we aim to offer the best prices for all our services and have helped people across the nation in this particular area.

We can provide free quotes and free will drafting services to help you make your decision. If you are interested in learning more about the costs of our services, please get in touch with the team today.

Best Will writing service near me

We are a national will writing service that has worked with people across Basingstoke.

If you are interested in working with us, please get in touch with the team today to see how we can help and whether we are available in your local area.

Legal will vs online will

We offer both in-person and online will writing services. Online will writing services are accessible at all times and are available on bank holidays as well.

Regardless of the kind of service you choose, when signing the will you need two witnesses over the age of 18. If you are in Scotland, then you need one witness over the age of 16 for this part of the process.

The Benefits Of Getting A Legal Will Written

• Providing financial security for loved ones
• Making gifts of possessions and money
• Paying less inheritance tax
• Appointing guardians for your children
• Choosing your executors
• Avoiding inheritance disputes
• Creating a life interest
• Specifying wishes for your funeral

What happens if I die without making a will?

If you die without making a will, it can be difficult for your family to handle your assets in Basingstoke. Various consequences can come with not making a will before you die, based on your estate, your family, and these requirements.

For example, failure to make a will when you are not married or in a civil partnership could be disastrous for your partner, who may lose their home with you as they are not considered to be legally responsible for this. A will can also determine who has legal guardianship over your children or those in your care, which is something you need to consider.

It is always a good idea to have some form of a will written in preparation for when you die to ensure that your family is taken care of.

What exactly is a will?

According to the Co-Op legal services, a will is a document that allows you to determine what will happen to your assets and estate following death.

What Can you Include in a Will?

Everything you own can be included in a will, including:

• Household items, antiques, and other physical items you own
• Parental guardianship of children under the age of 18

There is a range of things that are included in your Basingstoke estate, which we have already mentioned. We can help ensure that everything is included in your will.

What types of gifts can I include in my will?

There are various ways that you can divide your estate in your will, such as:

• A pecuniary bequest (a fixed sum to a specific person)
• A specific bequest (for a specific item)
• A residuary bequest (a percentage of your estate)

Can an executor of a will also be a beneficiary?

It is possible for the executor of your will to also be a beneficiary of your estate.

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

It is a good idea to write a will regardless of what you own because there is more than just property ownership covered.

What if I don’t have anything to leave?

We all leave something behind when we die, even if it is a small selection of personal belongings which need to be organised by our family.

However, even if you do not have a lot and do not think that writing a will is worth it, you may have money or assets by the time you die, which can be assigned to other people through this legal document.

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

A trust will is what you need for this, and it protects your home or savings against future care home fees.

Making a will and mental capacity

To make a will, you have to understand what you are doing, which is to prove mental capacity. This is something you have to prove at the time that your will is written, as well as at the time it is signed by two witnesses.

Four things are required to prove this:

• you must understand the purpose of the will (which is the handling of your estate when you die)
• you must understand what is in your estate (which can be a general awareness)
• you must understand that people can make a moral claim on your estate, even if they are not a beneficiary
• you must not be suffering from what is legally known as a ‘disorder of the mind.’

Our will writing service makes the process easy

Making a will can be quick and easy if you use a will writing service. Working with us will ensure that you are getting access to the right guidance and support.

Our will writing service in Basingstoke will provide you with a specialist to help you complete each step of the process, and we will work with you from start to finish. Our will writing advisors can discuss your wishes, offer recommendations and help you to make a will that is right for you and your circumstances, no matter what these may be.

We are an authorised company number and are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), so you have peace of mind that your will is written in a way that is recognised by the law.

Where should I store my will?

Your will is stored in a safe place that can be accessed by executors when you die. We can keep hold of your orignal document as well as any other documents you require as part of your writing services.

Can my will be challenged?

All wills can be challenged, but when it is professionally drafted and backed by legal professionals like those in our team, it can prevent this from being a successful claim.

What does undue influence mean in will writing?

This is when someone has been influenced or forced to write their will by another person, and can affect the legality of the document.

Not all wills are regulated – Be Careful

While there are many services similar to ours in Basingstoke, not all of them are of the same quality. We are a regulated and secure will writing service that can provide legal documents for your needs.

FAQ’s

Do debts die with you.

No, as debts will be included in your estate.

Can I leave a will If I become incapacitated?

You can include guidance in your will to help if you become incapacitated, which will be used by solicitors.

Can I Write My Own Will?

Yes, you can write your own will, but it is always worth getting this checked by a solicitor to ensure this is legally binding.

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

You can make variations to a will based on specific regulations, as outlined by the government.

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Making a Will

Would you like to make a Will? You can relax knowing that after your death your assets will be dealt with in accordance with your wishes taking into account the relevant  tax  legislation. You can also rest assured that you have completed one of the most important ways of planning for your family’s financial future.

At Lamb Brooks, we ensure that your Will is specific to you and your own personal circumstances. We will guide you through the process of making a Will in a way which is clear and easy to understand. Our specialist advisers include members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (“STEP”), who adhere to the STEP Will Writing Code.

As you move through the various stages of your life, you should ensure that your Will continues to be appropriate to your circumstances. Even if you feel your circumstances have not changed significantly, we recommend that you review your Will every three to five years, in order to take account of any changes to tax legislation. If you would like to make or update a Will, chose to use one of our Will solicitors in Basingstoke, Hampshire.

We can lodge your Will in our strong room for safe keeping – free of charge. We can also arrange for it to be registered with Certainty, the first National Wills Register.

We understand that making a Will is often a chore at the bottom of everyone’s ‘to do’ lists, however it really is vital. Many people pass away each year without a valid Will in place which means their estate will be dealt with by the state through intestacy rules. With more and more families having complex structures (blended families, previous marriages, step-children etc.) the importance of updating your Will is crucial in order to protect and care for your loved ones. Finally put your mind at rest and use one of our expert Will solicitors in Basingstoke.

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• What is Lasting Power of Attorney? Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows someone to appoint another person to make decisions on their behalf in case they become mentally or physically incapacitated. There are two types of LPA: one for health and welfare decisions and another for property and financial affairs. Here is a blog that goes into more detail about Lasting Power of Attorney: https://www.astutewills.com/post/do-i-need-lasting-power-of-attorney-here-is-why-you-do
• Where does my will get stored? Your will can be stored using a professional storage service or at home. Professional storage options offer added security and protection against loss, damage, or unauthorised access, making them a preferred choice for many. However, you can also choose to store your will at home in a secure location like a fireproof safe or with a trusted individual, ensuring it's easily accessible when needed. Ultimately, the decision depends on your comfort level with security and ease of access. Here is a blog I wrote about will storage so you can learn more: https://www.astutewills.com/post/safeguarding-your-legacy-the-importance-of-professional-will-storage
• What Makes a Will Valid? To ensure your will is valid, it must typically be in writing, signed by you in the presence of two witnesses who are of sound mind and not beneficiaries. I recommend using people you are not related to at all. Go to https://www.astutewills.com/free to download a free will writing guide.
• How long does it take to make a will? It is done in 4 easy steps: 1. Free initial consultation A chat to find out more about you and your circumstances. At the end of this conversation I provide advice for the best options and a fixed cost. 2. Taking instructions An appointment to take down your wishes such as how you want your estate to be divided, funeral wishes, naming guardianship for children for example. 3. Drafting and approval I will drafts your Wills and send them via email within 1 week of step 2 so you can review everything and make any necessary changes before posting the final copy. 4. Signing of your Wills Sign your final copies and keep your Will safe at home, or even better, by using the services or a professional Will storage company.
• Why is Writing a Will Important? Writing a will is crucial for ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your passing. It provides clarity, avoids potential disputes, and can reduce the burden on your loved ones during a difficult time. Without a will, the laws of intestacy may dictate how your assets are distributed. Here is a blog I wrote with more details on why you need a will: https://www.astutewills.com/post/why-should-i-make-a-will
• What Should I Put in My Will? You can write a will by following these steps: a. List your assets and debts. b. Decide on your beneficiaries and their respective shares. c. Choose an executor to administer your estate. d. Draft the will, ensuring it complies with legal requirements. e. Sign the will in the presence of witnesses. f. Store the will in a safe place and inform a trusted person of its location. head over to https://www.astutewills.com/free to download a free will writing guide to help you out.

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