Twenty most frequently asked questions;
If I die and my partner remarries could my children lose out, especially from my share of the family home? If so, is there anything I can do to prevent this?
Yes, your children could be at risk from losing their share of your family’s home. There are measures you can take to prevent this – Please contact us for more information.
Is there anything that can be done to stop my home being forcibly sold if I end up in a care home? – I don’t want the government to take it all
There are measures that can be taken to prevent your home being forcibly sold. Please contact us for more information.
Are there things I can do to avoid paying unnecessary or excessive Inheritance Tax?
Yes, we can help you avoid paying excessive Inheritance Tax. Please contact us for more information.
Can I make provision for a disabled child or beneficiary?
Yes, we can help you to make provision for beneficiaries in your Will – Please contact us for more information.
How can I ensure that someone of my choosing takes over my affairs if I become mentally incapable?
It is possible to allocate a person of your choosing to manage your affairs. Please contact us for more information.
I don’t like the idea of being kept alive on a life support machine, as I would rather die a more dignified death, are there things I can do?
You can make a decision in advance.
Please contact us for more information.
There are certain people I do not wish to benefit from my Will, how can I ensure that any challenge is defended?
Our approach is to protect your assets in a way that is preventative rather than waiting for the problem to occur. Please contact us for more information.
What effect, if any, does the civil partnership Act have when making wills for my partner and myself?
The civil partnership Act will have far reaching effects across a wide spectrum of issues. Please contact us for more information.
What if I am not married to the father of my children, do the children automatically go to him if I die?
Not necessarily. Please contact us for more information.
Can the executors on my Will be beneficiaries?
Contrary to popular belief, yes they can – Please contact us for more information.
Can I name guardians for my young children in my Will?
Yes you can name guardians for your children and this is one of the fundamental areas covered during your consultation with us – Please contact us for more information.
Can I have my appointment at your offices or do you arrange home visits?
You are welcome to come to our offices or we do arrange free local home visits – Please contact us for more information.
Do you charge fixed fees?
Yes we do – we do not alter our fees unless your requirements change and only then once we’ve confirmed the new fees with you – Please contact us for more information.
This is the first time that I have made a Will – could you send me preliminary information?
Yes, once you make an appointment, we will send you an information pack to read through in advance – Please contact us for more information.
Can you look after my Will once it is completed?
Yes, as part of our service, we do retain the master copy of your Will – Please contact us for more information.
I’m going on holiday very soon, can you offer me an express Will service?
Yes we can – we do understand that people’s circumstances vary and so our services can be tailored around your requirements – Please contact us for more information.
Do I have to supply witnesses when signing my Will?
You may supply witnesses, or we can arrange this for you as part of our service – Please contact us for more information.
Can I prevent specific people from inheriting under my Will and can I ensure that any challenges Will be defended?
You can prevent inheritance by certain persons by ensuring that challenges are defended – Please contact us for more information.
Can you advise on matters such as inheritance tax?
Yes, we can advise on the limitation of unnecessary or excessive inheritance tax as part of our service – Please contact us for more information.
Can I make provisions to ensure that my children are taken care of in the event of my death and my partner remarrying?
Yes you can – your family home, for example, can be protected in your children’s best interests, alongside many other provisions that can be made – Please contact us for more information.