Making a Will

Making a Will is the only way to ensure that your wishes are carried out after your death. If you have not made a valid Will, your property will pass according to the laws of intestacy. It is very unlikely these laws will comply with your wishes, but it will be too late for you to take action!

If you are a single person you will want your estate divided amongst friends, relatives and charities of your choosing and in the proportions you want.

If you are married don't assume that your spouse will inherit your estate. Brothers and sisters or parents may have a claim. Often your children have a right to part of your estate.

If you are separated or divorced you will certainly need to make a Will or amend your existing one.

If you are living as a couple but not officially married you may be treated as a single person and a surviving partner may get nothing at all.

If you are a parent you should consider who would look after your child in the event of your death. This is particularly important in the case of one-parent families or unmarried parents living together.

If you are retired maybe you made a Will a long time ago. It probably needs updating to include additional grandchildren or deletion of persons you no longer feel you wish to leave anything to.

A Will brings security, reassurance and, above all, peace of mind - not just for you, but for those who depend on you, either now or in the future.

For more information on making a Will please contact us.

THE FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY DOES NOT REGULATE ON WILL WRITING.

For an informal chat about your requirements please call 01223 846726 or email info@downingfinancial.co.uk