Wills

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Reasons to make a will

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• Control who will inherit your property

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• Prevent disputes

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• Appoint guardians for minor children

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• Protect property from care home fees

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• Existing wills are automatically revoked on marriage

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• Determine who will administer your estate

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• Reduce Inheritance Tax by use of £325,000 nil rate band and Residence nil rate band

• Widen trustees powers and limit their liabilities

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• Unmarried partners and step-children receive nothing on intestacy

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• Express preference for burial, cremation, medical research

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How I can help

I arrange to meet clients in their own homes where we are able to discuss their wishes and I can explain how these can best be expressed in their will. I prepare a draft will for their consideration and revision if necessary, I do not expect to be paid until the will is ready for signing.