Wills & Probate
A Guide to our Wills Service - Who can make a will
Anyone over the age of 18 and of sound mind.
Can I alter my existing Will?
You must not alter an existing Will in any way, e.g., crossing out, correction fluid, adding words or sentences or attaching other sheets of paper with staples or paper clips. Such marks can cause great difficulty when it comes to proving your Will in the Probate Registry.
Why should I make a Will?
- You can choose your executors and trustees
- You can appoint guardians to care for your children
- You can make sure anything that you want to leave when you die goes to who you want to get it.
What happens if I don't make a Will?
Certain persons, in order of priority, can apply to be your administrator. Your estate is distributed according to the laws of intestacy which may not be exactly what you want. Note that under the laws of intestacy the surviving spouse or civil partner does not automatically inherit everything in all cases. The spouse or civil partner will receive the Statutory legacy figure set by law and this amount is dependant on whether there are any surviving children or other close relatives.
For how long is a Will valid?
- Until you make a new one
- Until the Will is destroyed (not to be done lightly)
- Divorce and dissolution of civil partnerships can affect a Will
- Marriage and civil partnerships normally void a Will completely
Probate and Trusts service
At mosshaselhurst we offer personal service, experience, security, impartiality and confidentiality.
We are trained in a variety of technical and administrative tasks. We shall ensure that your wishes, as expressed in your Will, are carried out. We can also act on your behalf, if you are appointed Executor in someone else's Will.
Intestacy
We can advise and assist you if a relative dies without leaving a Will.
How can we help you?
We can:
