Making a Will gives you the opportunity to decide what should happen to your property, finances and possessions after your death. It can also make things clearer for your family and provide reassurance that your wishes have been properly recorded.
Our Wills solicitors in Leighton Buzzard provide straightforward, practical advice to individuals and families looking to make a Will or update an existing one.
We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different. Whether you need a relatively simple Will or have more complicated family or financial arrangements to consider, we will take the time to understand your priorities and help you make appropriate plans for the future.
Whether you are making a Will for the first time or reviewing one you made several years ago, our team can guide you through the process.
Call us on 01525 376 611 or email hello@fmtsolicitors.co.uk to arrange an initial appointment.
A Will should reflect your individual circumstances and clearly set out what you would like to happen to your estate.
Our Wills solicitors can help with:
We will talk you through the decisions that need to be made, explain the legal implications and prepare a Will that accurately reflects your wishes.
Having a valid Will gives you greater control over what happens to your estate when you die.
If you die without making a valid Will, the rules of intestacy will determine how your estate is distributed. This may mean that your property and assets do not pass to the people you would have chosen yourself.
A Will can allow you to decide who should inherit, appoint people you trust to administer your estate and make arrangements for children where appropriate. You can also use your Will to leave particular possessions or sums of money to individuals or charities.
Taking the time to make a Will can therefore provide greater certainty for both you and those closest to you.
There are a number of decisions to consider when making a Will, and our Leighton Buzzard Wills solicitors will help you work through them carefully.
Depending on your circumstances, you may need to think about:
Once we have discussed your circumstances and wishes, we can draft your Will and explain its provisions to you.
We will also make sure you understand the formalities involved in signing and witnessing your Will so that these can be completed correctly.
Your circumstances and priorities can change over time, so it is important that your Will continues to reflect your wishes.
It may be sensible to review your Will after significant changes such as:
It can also be useful to review your Will periodically even where there has not been a major life event.
Our team can review your existing Will, discuss any changes in your circumstances and advise you on whether an update or replacement Will may be appropriate.
An executor is responsible for dealing with your estate and carrying out the instructions contained within your Will after your death.
This can involve gathering information about your property, savings and other assets, dealing with liabilities and tax matters, obtaining the relevant Grant of Representation where required and ultimately distributing your estate to your beneficiaries.
Choosing people who are suitable for this responsibility is therefore an important decision.
Our solicitors can explain the duties involved and help you consider who you would like to appoint as your executors.
If you have children or other people who rely on you, your Will can play an important role in planning for their future.
Parents of children under 18 can use a Will to appoint guardians to care for their children should this become necessary. Your Will can also set out arrangements for how and when children receive their inheritance.
In some circumstances, including a trust within your Will may provide a suitable way to hold and manage assets for children, younger beneficiaries or someone who may need additional support.
We can explain the different options and help you decide what arrangements are appropriate for your family.
Not every Will is straightforward. Changes in family structures, property ownership and personal wealth can mean that more detailed planning is required.
Additional advice may be particularly useful if you have:
Our Wills solicitors can consider the different factors involved and help you prepare a Will that clearly reflects your intentions.
Preparing a Will involves important decisions about your family, assets and future wishes. Professional legal advice can help ensure those decisions are properly considered and clearly recorded.
Our Leighton Buzzard team provides a personal and approachable Will writing service, with advice tailored to your individual circumstances.
When you instruct us, you can expect:
We aim to make preparing your Will straightforward while giving you confidence that you have properly considered the arrangements you want to put in place.
Whether you have never made a Will, need to update an existing document or want advice about the best way to record your wishes, our Wills solicitors in Leighton Buzzard can help.
We will take the time to understand your circumstances, answer your questions and guide you through the process of putting an appropriate Will in place.
Call 01525 376 611 or email hello@fmtsolicitors.co.uk to arrange an appointment with our Wills team.
