Do I need to make a Will?
Throughout your life you will
make many important decisions such as buying a house or starting your own business.
Your personal circumstances may change as a result of marriage, starting a
family or divorce. Each of these life events will have an impact on your finances
and therefore, in order to ensure that your loved ones are taken care of in the
event of your death, you should consider making a Will.
What are the benefits of making
a will?
To protect your loved ones
In most cases, marriage revokes
earlier Wills. If you are planning to get married, both you and your future spouse
should take advice about making Wills before the marriage takes place.
If you are not married and die without making
a Will, your partner will not automatically be entitled to inherit anything
from your estate.
To provide for your children
If you have any minor children you
can appoint a Legal Guardian in your Will to have Parental Responsibility for
them upon your death. This is preferable as without instructions, the decision as
to who takes Parental Responsibility for your children could be left to the
Court.
Children are prevented from
owning property in their own name, therefore if you wish to leave any gifts or
money to your children, your Will can make provisions for how this can be
managed until they reach adulthood.
To protect Business Interests
Your Will can ensure that your
business interests are dealt with appropriately, that maximum tax relief is
claimed and it can provide clarity as to what the business consists of, who
will have responsibility for the administration of the business assets and who
owns what part of it.
To protect Digital Assets
In this modern world many of us
store important information such as financial assets on our computers, tablets
and mobiles etc. This includes online bank accounts, PayPal balances and eBay
or store accounts. It is important to consider digital assets in your Will as
there is a risk of financial loss to your beneficiaries if they are unaware or
unable to realise your online assets.
At Fylde Law, we like to think we take the strain out of writing your Will. We are experts in the preparation of Wills. Not only that, but if you choose us to write your Will, we will be on hand to help guide and assist your loved ones after your death.
If you or your loved ones are unwell, we will happily visit you at home or in hospital.
Please call us on 01253 293 106 to arrange an appointment or alternatively email us via the 'quick enquiry' form and we will call you back at a time to suit you.
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