Will Writing Solicitors

A will is a legal document outlining an individual’s wishes regarding the distribution of their property, assets, and the care of any children upon their death. 

In a will, there will be a named executor and beneficiaries. The executor is the person entrusted with the responsibility of fulfilling the wishes stated in the will, while the beneficiaries are the individuals chosen to inherit any property and assets. 

We are legal professionals with expertise in will writing and estate planning. Our team of will writers take the time to understand your specific wishes and goals, guiding you in making informed decisions about how to distribute your assets. 

Our will writing service can bring peace of mind to you and your loved ones.

Creating a will is a crucial part of estate planning and is important for several reasons: 

• It allows you to specify how you want your assets and property to be distributed among your beneficiaries after your death. 
• If you have children under the age of 18, you can appoint someone that you trust to raise them. This is referred to as a guardianship. 
• Having a document that clearly states your wishes reduces the likelihood of family disputes over the distribution of assets. 
• You can include instructions regarding your funeral arrangements which can relieve your loved ones from making difficult decisions during an emotional time. 
• A will can have provisions for tax planning. Estate and inheritance taxes can be substantial, and careful planning can potentially save your beneficiaries money. 
• The death of a loved one is an emotional and often overwhelming time, so having a will in place can help relieve any stress on your next of kin as your wishes will be laid out for them. 

Throughout your life your priorities and circumstances may change. Marriage, divorce, the birth of children, or the death of family members can significantly impact your family structure. Updating your will ensures that it aligns with your current situation and accurately reflects your wishes regarding inheritance and guardianship. 

GSB can make legal amendments to your existing will or create you an entirely new one. We will ensure that the language is clear and aligns with your revised objectives. 

For a will to be valid, the person making it must be mentally capable of comprehending what they own, who will receive their belongings, the impact of including or excluding certain individuals as beneficiaries, and that their choices are not influenced by others. 

It is also important to ensure that a will is signed, witnessed, and dated correctly. You need to sign your will while two independent witnesses are present, and these witnesses must sign the will in your presence.  

An independent witness means that they are not one of your beneficiaries or related to you or your beneficiaries. If you do not follow these rules, then your will may be deemed invalid. 

Here at GSB, our qualified will writing solicitors will help you to navigate the complex legal requirements and ensure your will complies with current laws and regulations. 

Dying without a will, also known as dying intestate, means that there is no legally valid document stating how you wish for your assets and estate to be distributed after you pass away.  

In these cases, the laws of intestacy come into play, determining the distribution of your property and these laws may not be in line with your wishes.