Serving clients across the UK, from offices in Bristol, Weston-super-Mare, Yatton, Wedmore and Clevedon
Wills and Probate Services
We understand that no one likes to think about making a will, but if you want to ensure that you make the most of Tax relief's and allowances, and that those you care about are well taken care of it is absolutely essential that you do so.
A Professionally Drafted Will Makes All The Difference
There are so many "ready made" and internet ready wills available, but will they protect your interests or be a false economy? Obtaining a professionally prepared will is usually the only way to guarantee that all of your needs will be met and will ensure that:
- You choose how you wish your money and possessions to be distributed. By not having a will your assets will be distributed in accordance with current intestacy laws. More often than not this is in a very different way to the one that you would like.
- If you have children, you can make your wishes clear as regards who should take care of them (i.e. who will be their guardian)
- If you are not married but would like your partner to receive some benefit from your estate, this is only possible by making a will
- You can make the most efficient use of tax relief and allowances, reducing any inheritance tax which might otherwise be payable if you do not make a will.
Why Not Prepare One Myself?
A badly drafted will can actually cause more harm than not having a will at all. However, neither of these options are wise. The only way to ensure that your estate is divided between those that you care about exactly as you would like is to obtain a professionally prepared will. Once prepared, you can get on with enjoying your life safe in the knowledge that all your needs are taken care of.
A Change In Your Personal Circumstances?
There are many occasions when if your personal circumstances change you should make a will or revise your current one. These include:
- Marrying
- Moving in with a partner when you are not married
- The birth of your first child
- Buying your first home
- Divorce
- Changed financial circumstances
- Death of a family member
I Already Have A Will
If you already have a will that was not prepared by us we can offer you a free review to ensure that it meets your current needs. If it does not, we will provide you with a free quotation to ensure that your new will does all that you want it to.
Our Expertise is Here to Help and to Protect You
We have a specialist Probate, Trusts and Wills department ready to help you. We can help you to:
- Ensure you make maximum use of all Inheritance Tax reliefs and allowances
- Advise you on the choice of executors of your estate
- Advise you on the need for a power of attorney
- Discuss your beneficiaries
Would You Like Expert Legal Assistance?
With so much at stake including your own personal wishes and ensuring you make the most of tax relief's and allowances, it is vital that you have a properly drafted and legally enforceable will. A small investment in legal fees now could result in a saving of thousands of pounds later in life.
Please contact our expert wills and probate department by telephone on 0800 097 8611 or by completing our Online Enquiry Form.
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