As long as you are over the age of 18, you can have a Will.
If you do not have a Will, you have no say over what happens to your assets when you die, and this can cause difficulties for those you care about most. Because of this, everyone should have a Will; this is particularly true if you own a property, are married, have entered into a civil partnership or have a long-term partner. It also applies if you have children or other dependants, or if you wish to leave something to someone who is not a close family member.
Our customers have told us that once they had made their Will they felt a huge sense of relief, knowing that in doing so they have legally recorded how they wanted their assets divided after their death. Thus, providing their family with the security they deserve.
It is a common belief that, if you are married or in a civil partnership, your spouse or civil partner will automatically inherit everything you own when you die. In fact, the law sets out rules that determine how your assets are to be divided if you should die without leaving a Will. These rules provide for a set amount of your estate to be passed to your spouse and then the rest and remainder is divided amongst your children, or other family members if you do not have children. These rules do not make provision for a partner if you are not married or in a civil partnership, even if you have lived together for many years.
It is always best to have a Will and update it every 5 years or when your circumstances change. With this respect, we can create your Will, ensure that it is legally sound and will ensure that the document is correctly signed, so that you don’t have to worry about it anymore.