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If you want to have your property divided according to your wishes when you die, it’s important to have a valid Will in place.

For a Will to be valid, it must meet certain requirements. A Will allows you to leave specific items to loved ones, to appoint the person you wish to wind up your estate, to plan to reduce inheritance tax and, most importantly, a Will gives you peace of mind that your affairs are in order. If you’re thinking of writing a Will in Glasgow, we can help.

Call the Will Solicitors team at The Glasgow Law Practice today for a free, confidential chat.

Based in Glasgow, Scotland, our friendly and professional Will Solicitors at Glasgow Law Practice can advise you on all aspects of making a Will. Call us today or fill out our online enquiry form.

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A Will is a document under which the estate of a deceased person will be passed to various beneficiaries according to the terms specified in the deed.

It may, however, also comprise some related documents. For instance, the person making the Will (also known as a ‘testator’) may have a main Will drafted with later documents adding to or amending that main Will. These additional documents are known under Scots law as codicils.

In addition to the Scots law requirement for you to be 12 years old or over and have legal capacity, under the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995, Wills must be in writing and must be made in accordance with the legal rules which prescribe the required form for all Wills in Scotland. For instance, it must be signed on every page in the presence of one witness.

If the document was not drafted by a professional, there is a risk that it’s not legally valid. Possible defects in Wills include those where it has not been signed on one or more pages, where the Will has been handwritten but has not been witnessed, or where a pre-printed Will has been used.

A recent survey found that a concerning 65% of parents in Britain have not made a Will, while just 27% of adults with a child have a plan for passing on their inheritance. Don’t be one of them.

If your Will is not drafted by a solicitor or other professional, there is a chance that it’s not valid. In the past, the Scottish courts have taken a relatively strict approach to interpreting Wills in order to establish a completed testamentary intention.

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Why should I make a Will?

If you make a Will, then your spouse, children and other beneficiaries will inherit your assets, in addition to numerous other benefits.

Under Scots law, everyone aged 12 and over can make a Will, and there are many reasons for making one. When drafted properly, a valid Will allows you to do the following:

• determine the beneficiaries who will inherit your estate; 
• appoint executors who will administer your estate;
• give your executors powers to act in the event of your death; 
• receive assurance that your affairs are in order;
• make ancillary provisions, such as funeral arrangements; and 
• take control of tax planning, particularly in respect of inheritance tax  with the potential to save thousands, if not tens of thousands, of pounds.

Additionally, unmarried partners and partners who have not registered a civil partnership may not be able to inherit from each other in Scotland unless there is a valid Will.

The death of one partner in the absence of a valid Will may, therefore, cause serious financial problems for the remaining partner.

Similar concerns exist in respect of children, although under intestate succession your children are collectively entitled to one third of your moveable estate if you left a spouse or civil partner, or to one half of your estate if you left no spouse or civil partner.

What should I include in my Will?

There are various main points to consider when making a Will in Scotland. First, consider how much money, property or possessions you have.

These can include, for instance, savings, pensions, insurance policies, shares, bank accounts, etc. Second, consider who you want to benefit from your estate.

These people are known in Scotland as beneficiaries. It may be best to create a brief list of the people, organisations or charities you wish to leave your money, property or possessions. Third, if you have children under the age of 16, consider who you would like to look after them or any older children. Fourth, consider who you would like to nominate as the executor or executors of your estate.  The executors of your estate  are the people who help to administer your estate and carry out the instructions set out in your Will in the event of your death.

Other considerations for drafting a Will include how you want your remains to be dealt with, the appointment of a solicitor or executor to wind up your estate, the making of charitable bequests or small gifts to friends or relatives.

What happens if I die without a Will?

In Scotland if you die without making a Will then your estate is divided and passed on according to the law of intestate succession.

These laws determine how your money, property or possessions should be allocated after your death and this is unlikely to be how you would wish them to be distributed. You need a written Will which sets out your clear and final intentions if you want to be able to choose who inherits your estate.

Your widow, widower or surviving civil partner is entitled to the first £42,000 out of the estate if you left children or descendants of children, or to the first £75,000 if there are no children or descendants. Your widow, widower or civil partner is entitled to one third of your moveable estate if you have left children or descendants of children, or to one half of it if you have not left children or descendants.

The children are collectively entitled to one third of your moveable estate if you left a spouse or civil partner, or to one half of it if you left no spouse or civil partner. Each child has an equal claim. Where a child would have had a claim had he/she not died before his/her parent, his/her descendants may claim his/her share by the principle known as representation.

As you can see it’s not at all straightforward and certainly not what you might have imagined would happen on your death. We have set out the executry process in Scotland in more detail here Not only does having a valid Will make the winding up of the estate much easier, it also means that your estate will be distributed according to your intentions and you will also receive all of the other benefits of having a Will.

Can I leave someone out of my Will?

An area where parties not mentioned in a Will can have rights to an estate is linked to what are known as legal rights. Even where a Will leaves nothing to one or all of the children or the spouse the disinherited spouse or child still has a claim on the estate of the deceased.

If there is no surviving spouse, the children are entitled to share half of the moveable estate. If there is a surviving spouse the children share a third of the moveable estate. The spouse is entitled to a half or a third share of the moveable estate depending on whether there are surviving children.

If you have any concerns about a Will then it’s important that you take advice as soon as possible.

Can I make changes to my Will?

Yes, you can make changes to your Will after it has been drafted.

As above, a Will is not set in stone and once made and signed it can be easily changed in the future by additional documents called codicils, which can take account of any changes in your or your family’s circumstances.

You can also add a codicil to prevent ‘deathbed gifts’ being challenged. Indeed, it’s important to update your Will to reflect any changes in your family’s circumstances.

The most common situations that should prompt changes to be made to a Will include the following:

• if you are getting married or remarried or registering a civil partnership;
• if you are getting a divorce or separating from your partner; – if you are having a child or adopting a child;
• if a beneficiary dies; and
• if you gain new assets which you would like to leave to certain people upon your death.

Can I make a Will even though I have a small estate?

Yes, you can make a Will to provide for even the smallest estates. You may think that you only have a small estate and it won’t make a difference, but it gives you certainty about your affairs and gives certainty to your loved ones that survive you. It can be difficult to organise yourself at the best of times and when you are fit and healthy you don’t really want to think about death but a few hours now can bring you a great deal of comfort in the future. On top of that, your estate may be a lot larger than you think. Your house, if you own it, forms part of your estate and you may also have insurance policies or other financial assets that have significant value. Taken together and taking account of inflation generally and in house prices particularly your estate can end up being a lot greater than you imagine.

Can I contest a Will in Scotland?

Challenges to Wills are not common but they are certainly more common than they were 20 years ago. Part of this trend is probably due to the increase in the complexity of the law and the popularity of pre-pack and template Wills where the testator doesn’t take specialist advice before making and signing a Will.

While challenging a Will can be difficult, The Glasgow Law Practice can offer you advice and assistance if you have concerns about a Will of a relative or friend.

Wills can be challenged on several grounds:

• Capacity  – This is where the deceased did not have sufficient mental capacity at the time he or she made the Will to be able to understand the implications of the Will.
• Execution of a Will  – Wills;need at the very least to be signed by the testator and are more usually signed on every page and in the presence of a witness who is not a beneficiary of the Will.
• Undue influence and Wills  – This is where one person takes advantage of a relationship with a testator to unlawfully persuade that person to grant them some legacy in the Will.
• Fraud and Wills – Where there is evidence that the signature on the Will is a forgery, then it can be challenged.

How much will it cost to write a Will?

We offer a fixed-fee Will writing service. We pride ourselves on offering an affordable, value for money service. To speak to us about making a Will and receive a quote for this service, simply give us a call today  0141 552 9193  .

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A will is an extremely important part of your life – and your death. Without a will, you can create all kinds of financial and interpersonal problems among friends and family, especially if there are already tensions between different people in your personal and home life in September 2024.

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If you do not already have an existing will, then it can seem daunting to try and create one from scratch. Many people in Glasgow have no idea how a will looks, let alone how to create a legal document that can contain all the assets they want to spread around after their death. Even a basic will can seem like a tough document to produce on your own.

The best alternative is to use a cheap, reliable will writing service. Will writers can help you put together a will that is not only legally valid and binding but accurate to your wishes and the way that you want your family to be compensated after your passing.

A will is a major part of getting your affairs in order. We are a team of specialist will writers that understand how to tailor every single will to the client’s wishes and needs, acting as legal professionals to review and amend your will as needed to better suit the legal framework it exists in.

If you are interested in getting a valid will created, then our will writing services may be the best place to turn. There is no easier way to get a will created than sitting in the comfort of your own home and letting the professionals handle it for you.

Why Use Us?

Our team of specialist in-house solicitors and experts have formed a will writing service with a strong legal core. We understand how to construct a will that will not be contested or found invalid, writing firm and decisive details that fall within the legal requirements of any written will.

Co-Op Legal Services

We consider ourselves to offer co-op legal services, with several specialists cooperating at all times. This does not impact the solicitor cost and ensures that you get the best results possible.

Thanks to our Glasgow online will writing service, plenty of past clients have been able to rest easy, safe in the knowledge that our will writing services have given each family member the security and stability they will need. As legal documents, it takes a lot of skill to craft a will completely free of ambiguity and uncertain language.

Our Work in Glasgow

If you want to prove testamentary capacity and ensure that your will is carried out, then you want a will that is professionally written and able to give you all the right legal cover. A professional service like ours is not just there to protect someone’s interests but to make sure that the personal circumstances behind your will do not compromise your wishes.

Inheritance, Wills & Probate Barristers Glasgow

Our Glasgow experts are far more than just simple will-writers. We know how to write wills that properly distribute your assets to your chosen beneficiaries, making sure that there are no vague terms or hard-to-understand passages that get in the way of a clear and direct will statement.

As a licensed team of barristers and legal experts, we understand how inheritance laws relate to your personal possessions. We also have a full understanding of the legal processes surrounding British wills and how they should be approached if you want a will of your own.

Our online will writing service provides an easy way to get a new will written quickly, tailored to your exact needs and preferences, through multiple in-depth discussions. Will writing services like ours need to be prepared to sift through legal details and personal information to figure out how the right kind of will can be constructed.

A will dictates what happens after your death, concerning both immediate family and personal friends. A professionally-drafted will is not just something you get for style – it also provides you with the legal protection and support you need to have your wishes carried out correctly.

A large part of our duties as your will writing service involves us carefully piecing together a will that matches your wishes and needs, making sure that absolutely nothing can be misunderstood or misinterpreted. Any vagueness could allow the will to be challenged, compromising your original intentions and wishes as a result.

Inheritance

Wills are commonly used to set aside possessions or assets for inheritance, whether that is your own home or just a simple lump sum of money. We know how to write inheritance documents in a way that will not leave any doubt about how those assets are distributed and the terms behind them being handed over.

This includes details like overseas assets or money that is given in set amounts every year – things that can require highly specific legal language to get right. In a complex family situation, our professional assistance can make a big difference in how the inheritance is carried out.

Probate is the process of a person getting the legal right to deal with your personal property after your death. Your will can name a family member or friend that you trust to handle your assets – if you do not, then your closest living relative may have a chance to apply for probate.

A will allows you to specify your own executor (or executors) that will carry out your wishes instead. Since probate awards some control over your assets, you may have somebody you would prefer to name as your executor – former partners, close family members, a best friend, etc.

Probate might sound like a small detail, but it can be important if you have highly specific wishes for what will happen after your death. Our will writing services take these details into account, even if they do not initially appear to be all that important.

Reasons For Getting A Will Written

There are many reasons to get a will written, some more obvious than others. This includes:

You Have Specific Wishes

Wills allow you to specify the kind of Glasgow funeral that you want and means that your family do not have to make that decision for you. This can be important since many people have specific personal or religious preferences that will impact how they want their body to be treated after their death.

You Have Dependent Children

Providing for children after your death is important, especially if they are your own children. If you die without a will, then the courts will choose who takes care of them and what assets they are given, so specifying your wishes can be important.

You Aren’t Married

If you are not married or in a partnership, then there is no guarantee that your partner will get anything after your death. This could even include the home that you have both been living in if you owned it.

You Own Overseas Property

Owning property overseas can complicate things since inheritance laws might be different between the two countries. This often requires you to specify your own inheritance requirements – this gives your family and friends some guidelines on what they should be doing.

You Worry About Inheritance Tax

Inheritance tax can become a problem if your estate is worth more than £325,000 upon death. Specifying that everything above that threshold goes to your spouse can result in them avoiding the tax.

Things Change

Updating your will can be important if circumstances change. It is possible to keep a single will throughout your entire life (although your existing will is cancelled if you get married), but you will want to keep updating your will to make sure that it is relevant to your current wishes and list of assets.

Where to get a will written?

Online will-writing services provide a useful place to get wills written quickly and efficiently, condensing the usual will-writing process into something far more convenient. Local solicitors and online specialists like us are a great way to get your wills created on short notice.

Online wills are no less valid than wills that were written in person in Glasgow. In fact, many online wills are written with more care and specificity than the alternative, thanks to the wider pool of experience that online specialists like ours can draw from. Online platforms are akin to an online law firm – offering the same protection in a more convenient fashion.

Keep in mind that will writing is not a regulated market. You want to be sure that you are using will and probate services you can trust, so be sure to do your research on any local solicitor you consider. Even a licensed solicitor may not be experienced enough to write more than a simple will with minimal details.

How to get a will written?

The easiest way to get a will written is to simply approach a will-writing team and start telling them what you are looking for. Our will specialists know how to turn even the most basic of will concepts into an effective legal document, all without major delays or legal hurdles.

You can contact us directly if you need a will written by experts who know exactly what they are doing. We are more than happy to take up the responsibilities of writing your will, putting all of our expertise and past successes into producing the best document possible.

What is the Cost of a Will Writing Service?

On average, expect to pay anything from £100 to £150 for a single will, £250 for a mirror will, and £400 for trust wills in Glasgow. This can vary depending on where you go, but paying more for a higher-quality will is almost always a worthwhile trade.

A will writing service involves a lot of serious legal work and careful planning to ensure that the document is legally correct and free from any misunderstandings or vague passages. Even a small mistake in terminology can completely destroy an otherwise perfect document – many of the extra costs here are due to the time it takes to produce a good will.

A cheap will might technically be valid, but it may not offer the same fine print details that a higher-quality option does. This can become a significant problem at a later date – for example, a budget will using the wrong terminology for your civil partner or not specifying a legal guardian for your children.

Best will writing service near me

Finding a good will writing service in Glasgow can involve a lot of searching in your own time. However, the best wills come from experts, and online services mean that you do not even need to be in the same part of the country to get a will prepared for you.

Online wills are perfectly legal, meaning that they can be a great option for people who want something more than their local will-writers can offer.

Legal Will vs Online Will

Getting a will written by local legal professionals can often seem like the right choice, especially if you do not want to spend too much time searching for any alternatives. However, online documents offer far more flexibility and often come from specialists with more varied kinds of experience.

Wills can be tricky to write, and you might think that an online will writing service would be a riskier option. However, both are fully legal – the only difference is which one suits your needs best, and how well you choose the company providing it.

The Advantages Of Getting Will Written By A Solicitor

Writing your will yourself is always an option, but even then, it can be a smart idea to get a will writer to revise and reword it. This is because:

• A solicitor knows what to ask. They will cover details you did not even consider to leave no loopholes or vague details.
• A professional can draft your will correctly, making it far more legally admissible.
• A solicitor will word your will correctly and use the right kind of language, ensuring that nothing is misinterpreted and none of your wishes can be spun into something they are not.
• A good solicitor understands how to draft wills to accommodate complex family structures or tense financial stations.
• You get the option of extra steps, such as inheritance planning.

What happens if I die without making a will?

If you die without having written a will, then your assets and debts pass on to your partner. If you have no surviving partner, then any children you might have take on the estate, divided equally.

While this is sometimes fine for tight-knit families in Glasgow that can distribute the wealth as intended anyway, this can become a problem in almost any other situation.

Divorced or separated partners cannot inherit, but cohabiting or informally-separated partners still can. Other relatives may be able to inherit under specific circumstances if there is nobody else who can, following a specific order of priority.

If you have no people who are eligible to inherit your assets, then they pass to the Crown. This effectively puts them in the hands of the government, meaning that they are no longer accessible to your family unless somebody makes a case to prove otherwise.

What exactly is a will?

In general, a will is a document that spells out exactly what you want to happen after your death. That means the treatment of children, spouses, civil partners, bank accounts, properties, assets, and anything else that you might want to specify. It also includes your funeral preferences and any inheritances you wish to happen.

What Can you Include in a Will?

You can include a lot in a will, mostly involving who in your family or private life gets what. This might mean things like giving bank accounts to a civil partner or trying to securely store inheritances until your children are old enough to use them wisely.

What types of gifts can I include in my will?

There are three types of gifts involved in a will:

• Specific, meaning a particular item you own or amount of money you want to give.
• Non-specific, meaning a general term like “my collection of antiques”. These can sometimes require some interpretation from the beneficiaries.
• Residuary, meaning everything left after the specific and non-specific gifts. This could be to a specific person, or a general order to divide everything else up fairly.

You can also give gifts to children, held until they are 18, or give gifts directly to charities as a donation.

Can an executor of a will also be a beneficiary?

An executor in Glasgow can be a beneficiary, and the executor is often chosen from the main beneficiaries of the estate. Sometimes multiple are chosen to prevent bias and self-interest.

Do I need a will if I don’t own a house?

Wills cover all belongings, not just property. “Estate” does not mean your physical estate but your general assets as a whole.

What if I don’t have anything to leave?

Having a properly drafted will can be important even if you have no direct assets. You and your possessions may be worth more than you think, and you can also use a will to specify your funeral wishes.

Tips for writing a will if you have young children

Writing a will when children are involved can be hard – but we can help guide you through the process. Parental responsibility involves picking guardians for children who may be left parent-less, and naming them if you have any specific assets you want them to take on.

Always put parental responsibility first. You do not want to leave your children with nothing.

Can I include funeral wishes in my will?

A large part of the will involves funeral wishes in Glasgow. These can be amended if you change your mind later on.

Can a will help protect my home against potential care home fees?

While you can’t avoid care home fees, certain methods of creating a will can allow you to not pay inheritance tax.

I’m not married to my partner – should I make a will?

Making a will is important for any partnership that is not a marriage or civil partnership. Without a will, only certain situations will result in your assets being given to a non-spouse partner.

How does getting married affect your will?

Being married – or entering a civil partnership – makes your duties as will writer that much more important. Spouses and civil partners will not necessarily need to be left anything specific, but mirror wills can still be important for ensuring that certain assets pass between you if one of you dies.

Making a will and mental capacity

If a person lacks the mental capacity to create a will, then any will they create will not be legally binding. Using an online will service may allow you to get around this problem.

Our will writing service makes the process easy

Making a will can be simple if you use an online will writing service like ours. We provide a huge range of different options for creating the perfect will for your needs, discussing each point in detail to make sure that we are creating something that matches your wishes exactly.

We can deal with all kinds of specific information, from your registered civil partnership to the inclusion of a disabled family member. If you are living in England and Wales, then our services can provide exactly what you need – and we can start writing as soon as you need us.

Solicitors Regulation Authority

We at Get A Will Written in Glasgow are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and are part of a recognised trade body. This connection with the Solicitors Regulation Authority shows that we are taking our online service very seriously.

Can any of my beneficiaries be a witness when I am making my will?

A beneficiary can’t witness a will, and neither can the spouse or partner of those beneficiaries. While many wills are created with around two witnesses there, our online service allows each client to create separate wills in private.

Where should I store my will?

Always store your will somewhere safe. This could be a locked safe, a filing cabinet, or a special hiding place. You need the physical document, so do not lose it, and get another created if you do.

Can my will be challenged?

Any will can be challenged, but that does not mean it will necessarily be successful. Most successful challenges involve situations where somebody is ignored unfairly in your will, or you have a request or gift that does not make sense and is not possible for your family and friends to complete.

What does undue influence mean in will writing?

Undue influence happens when somebody is pressured into creating a will, adding details they normally would not. This is not a practice approved by any legal body, and wills can be contested on the grounds that they appear out-of-character or biased towards somebody who may have forcibly had it changed for their own benefit.

Not all wills are regulated – Be Careful

Not all wills are safe and reliable. Even in England and Wales, you can end up setting wills that are not tax-efficient, that use incorrect information, or that are not even legally binding. Always choose a service or solicitor you feel confident with, like us.

FAQ’s

Do debts die with you.

Debts only die with you when there is no estate left and/or no relatives left to pay them in Glasgow. While most debts will not incur any additional costs due to your death, they will not go away easily.

What about inheritance tax?

Inheritance tax only applies if your estate is worth more than 325,000. You can avoid this problem by splitting your money up more to get below that threshold.

Can I leave a will If I become incapacitated?

You can leave a will at any time. However, standard wills only apply if you die. The exception is living wills, which include details like whether or not you want to be resuscitated. These might also specify things that hold lasting power over your family even before you die, like property being given to family members in the event of you being severely wounded.

Can I Write My Own Will?

While you can write your own will, it is important to turn to a specialist as soon as you can. Wills require a lot of specialist legal language that the average person has not encountered before.

Even if you have every step of the writing process witnessed correctly by another person with some legal experience, the will you produce and the will we produce may feel like two separate wills.

What can I do if I think a relative’s estate has gone to the Crown?

You can attempt to claim an unclaimed estate if you think you have a reasonable justification for it. This is easiest to do when you are a relative. However, there is no guarantee that you will succeed.

Living together but not married or in a civil partnership in Glasgow? A ‘cohabitation agreement’ gives you protection.

Cohabitation offers you some legal protection in England and Wales. Even if you are not married, you can still take your partner’s assets in many cases.

Is it possible to change somebody’s will after they have died?

You can only change a will if everybody involved in the decision agrees. This includes people who may be worse off from the changes. Challenging a will also counts.

Get In Touch With a Specialist

If you need a will done by a professional solicitor, contact us (outside of bank holidays) and let us know what you are looking for. Our co-op legal services ensure that several of our writers can cooperate to bring you the best legal document possible, matching your exact wishes and wants.

Feel free to contact us any time – aside from bank holidays – to get a full breakdown of what we offer. The sooner you talk with us, the sooner you get your finished will.

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It’s common to worry about what the future holds as we grow older. A Will is a legal document that instructs your preferred persons to act as “Executors” after your death and distribute your estate according to your wishes . Your Will can be updated as often as you require when circumstances change. Often people don’t appreciate their value when considering their estate. From bank accounts to property; personal items to children, cars, or even pets, every adult should have a Will to protect their legacy. Will writing is not an acceptance of the end, but is often a life-affirming process adding peace of mind that our affairs are in order should the unexpected occur.

Specify who will look after your children

In Scots Law, a child is considered a minor until the age of 16 years old. Young families should consider appointing a guardian who can look after any children. This is often a close family member, and it’s important to consider environment, financial stability, beliefs and values as strong components of a suitable guardian. A guardian can have the power to make decisions on medical treatments, finances, or care management. This could include things like what schools they go to. Without appointing a guardian, suitable persons will have to apply for parental rights through the courts. This can take considerable time at what would be a difficult time for a child.

Leave a cash (pecuniary) legacy to a person or to a charity

Many people consider writing a Will to leave a pecuniary (cash) legacy to an individual, charity, or meaningful cause. A cash legacy gives an opportunity to give back and mark support in our life. Cash sums separate from the estate could be left to a spouse or child, or to a friend. Pecuniary legacies could also be used to give back to a charity that has been a particular support during someone’s lifetime. Pecuniary legacies can either be bequeathed as a set monetary sum, or as a percentage of a total amount.

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Although property is often one of the main components of our estate, it can be left as a legacy as a whole or parts to beneficiaries. It is important to consider title deed ownership and whether married or unmarried couples who share ownership are recognised as doing so in law. There could also be considerations of rights of tenancy when leaving a house legacy to children.

If you are looking to protect children who are unable to make sound decisions either through disability, addiction, or family situations, property legacies can be a sound way to mitigate a lump sum which could be compromised.

Property legacies can be very complicated, particularly with older properties listed on the Sasine register. Writing a Will is often an excellent time to review and consolidate the title deeds of a property.

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We can provide basic Wills from £175 + VAT (£210 total). This cost covers more than simply drafting a Will for you, we provide solid understandable advice to ensure you’re making the right decisions for the future.

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If you die intestate, the laws of intestacy govern the division of your estate. This will mean that your loved ones may not be provided for, regardless of their relationship to you. It could also significantly limit the amount of the estate that falls to preferred beneficiaries, even if they are direct children. Families are constantly evolving, with partnerships, divorce, and remarriage more prominent in today’s society. Providing a Will that details your wishes will ensure your possessions are distributed as you wish. Drafting a Will ensures you are able to dictate who inherits from the estate you leave behind. Your executors are people chosen by you to oversee and ensure your wishes are followed.

Sideways Disinheritance

Protecting your legacy to your family by making a will is very important.

Family units are constantly evolving, and this can cause problems with inheritance and make a Will extremely important. If a family separates and a parent remarries, the new spouse could have claim over an estate, limiting what is left to the children of the first family and instead filtering inheritance to another family. This is known as Sideways Disinheritance and can occur even when the parents who has remarried did not intend this to be the case. Similar consideration can be made from children born to different parents and maintaining a family unit. Sideways disinheritance should also be consideration when leaving a legacy to a child who is themselves separated or divorcing, creating a potential path for your legacy to move elsewhere. Creating a Will and solidifying your wishes can help protect your legacy. If you are planning to get married or start a family, you may also wish to consider a cohabitation or pre-nuptial agreement, and you will likely wish to put plans in place to ensure your children are cared for in the event of your death.

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Will Writing is an emotional and sensitive area of law. It can be confronting to consider your own death. However, writing your Will can also be an uplifting, freeing process - creating a safety net that ensures that our loved ones are protected. Our friendly team are professional and considerate in the drafting and execution of Wills and are on hand throughout the process to provide any help or answer any queries.

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Have you made a Will? Often neglected, writing a Will is an extremely important task, giving you the peace of mind that your affairs will be dealt with as you wish after you die, and preventing possible disinheritance issues conflict (especially if you have children to a previous partner), and a costly executry process . Our team can work with you to make sure that your Will is valid and reflects your wishes.

Making a Will gives you more control over what should happen to your estate when you die, and can be an important consideration where cohabiting couples are concerned, or if your separation or divorce is being finalised; or if you wish to provide for stepchildren after you die (stepchildren will not be provided for under intestacy rules). You can also leave specific gifts to named beneficiaries on your Will, as well as leaving donations to your favourite charities. We find in our clients’ experiences, it is the peace of mind that their affairs are in order that is the most important reason for making a Will.

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A Will should always include an Executor and a reserve Executor, should the first decline the role or die before you do. Any specific legacies should be mentioned, as well as any wishes for funeral arrangements. If you have young children, it is important to include mention of whom you would like to appoint as guardian should you die before they reach the age of maturity. The guardian will look after the child’s every need and make decisions on all aspects of their care, wellbeing and education. Failure to do this will result in the court appointing a guardian. This may well not be someone you would have picked yourself. Guardianship gives you the peace of mind that in the event of your death, your children will be looked after someone you trust.

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Creating a will is absolutely essential if you want to ensure that your estate is passed on exactly as you wish when you’re no longer around. At Anderson Strathern, we can work with you to draft your will clearly and thoroughly, ensuring all of your wishes are clearly set out.

Our wills solicitors in Scotland know exactly what goes into creating an all-encompassing will and will explain what you can do or may want to consider. By working with our experts, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss areas that you may not have thought about and help you put your intentions into words.

In this day and age, it’s becoming increasingly important to draft a will that is specific to your situation because the way our society functions has changed significantly since the current rules were written.

The last major reform of the law of succession in Scotland took place in 1964. Society has changed a great deal since then, and there are now many more forms of family than ever before.

It’s now common to find that people we’d consider ‘family’ don’t formally have an entitlement to the estates of their loved ones unless there is a valid will in place. A key factor in this is that, in recent years, there has been a rise in the number of family units where the parents have chosen not to marry or where they’ve been married before and bring their children to the new relationships.

Another consideration is that the age to inherit in Scotland is 16, meaning that relatively young people could become entitled to large sums of money at a young age. It may be that you want to set up a trust in your will so that children do not get funds until they reach a certain age. A well written will trust can also allow for advances should needs arise or circumstances change.

There are certain formalities involved when preparing a will. Documents need to be signed correctly. Forms of wording may mean one thing to you but something entirely different to someone else. Our will writing services can prevent these sorts of issues from occurring.

It is important too to know that a will may not encompass everything. A pension pot, for example, usually needs a nomination separate from the will. We can advise on what you should check to ensure that you’ve planned what will happen to all of your assets.

Wills, executries, and all of the related issues that arise from them are a significant part of what our experts do, with our aim being to guide our clients as smoothly as possible through what can be difficult times.

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To discuss the process of making or amending a will with a member of our expert team, please get in touch today.

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Making a new will from scratch.

If you don’t already have a will, our expert team can work alongside you to clearly lay out your intentions for your estate and how you would like to cater for your loved ones when you are no longer around.

When making a will, it’s important that various steps are taken to ensure that it will be deemed valid when it’s signed, minimising the potential for any disputes among your loved ones over its terms.

For instance, this includes having an independent adult witnesse to the will and for every page of the will to be correctly signed.

Our will solicitors in Scotland can work to make sure that every detail is taken care of, so you can rest assured that your estate will be distributed exactly as you wish.

It is important to note that there are several differences to the process of making a will in Scotland than in England and Wales (such as the age you can create a will), which is where our team’s expertise can be invaluable.

Amending an existing will

If you already have an existing will, it’s a good idea to regularly review it so that you can be certain that it accurately reflects your circumstances, as well as your family’s. It’s also important to take a closer look at your will if you have gone through a major life event, such as getting married, getting divorced, having children, or buying a home.

We can take a closer look at an existing will you have signed and suggest how it can be amended to better reflect your situation and how you would like your estate and assets to be passed down.

Amendments to existing wills may be done by making a codicil. There are no limits to the amount of codicils you can make for a will, but they are usually only suitable for straightforward changes.

Storing a will

If you are concerned about storing your will, our wills solicitors can store it for you free of charge, ensuring that it’s readily available for your executors when the time comes. This avoids the risk for your will to be inaccessible when you pass away, which in the worst case scenario could lead to your wishes not being carried out.

Tax planning

One of the key benefits of carefully planning out the terms of a will is that you will be able to understand how to take the best advantage of tax rules, such as inheritance tax. Understanding how these particular rules work and the steps you can take to minimise your estate’s tax liability will allow you to put aside more money for your beneficiaries.

Our wills solicitors are very experienced when it comes to tax planning in wills and can assess your situation to make your estate as tax-efficient as possible.

It may be the case that you want to leave some of your money in a trust instead of it being distributed outright to your loved ones immediately after you die. This is often the preferred approach when passing assets onto children or vulnerable dependants, such as those with learning difficulties.

We can advise you on putting provisions in your will and, where required, can act as professional trustees. This is especially important as the age to inherit in Scotland is 16.

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When making your will, it is usually a sensible decision to also consider making a power of attorney. This is a legal document that gives another person the authority to deal with aspects of your affairs should you lose the capacity to do so yourself, such as if you fall ill or suffer a brain injury.

We can help you with creating a power of attorney and can also act as professional attorneys where necessary.

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Our wills solicitors have a wealth of combined experience and expertise when it comes to wills and succession matters, supporting clients from all walks of life.

Our expert team have various professional memberships, demonstrating their expertise, including the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) , STEP Advanced Certificate in Family Business Advising. We also have substantial expertise in tax matters, with members of our team being Chartered Tax Advisers, Law Society of Scotland accredited specialists in tax law and members of the Law Society of Scotland’s tax committee.

Our expertise with wills also extends to advising executors of wills, power of attorney, succession planning and will disputes. To find out more about our wider wills services, please click here .

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Will Writing Specialists In Glasgow

AS Wagner, based in Glasgow, specialises in providing comprehensive Will writing services to clients across Scotland. Crafting a well-thought-out Will is a crucial step in estate planning that can greatly alleviate the financial and emotional burden on loved ones left behind.

Without a Will, the process of settling an individual's affairs after their passing can become significantly more expensive and complicated, potentially leading to disputes and unnecessary legal complications.

Our dedicated team at AS Wagner understands the importance of planning ahead and strive to make the Will-writing process as smooth and accessible as possible for our clients. We recognise that each individual's circumstances are unique, and we work closely with our clients to tailor their Wills to their specific needs and wishes.

Whether you are looking to designate beneficiaries, outline asset distribution, or appoint guardians for your children, our Will writing services can provide you with peace of mind, knowing that your estate will be handled according to your wishes.

Don't wait until it's too late—let AS Wagner assist you in safeguarding your legacy and ensuring your loved ones are provided for in the event of your passing.

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Making a Will is one of the most important things you can do to protect your loved ones and your assets. Our wills team is here to help you plan for your personal welfare and future circumstances.

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Wills not only ensure that your money, property and other assets go to those you wish to benefit, but also allows you to appoint Guardians to look after your young children, leave legacies to beneficiaries such as charities and make funeral arrangements. Having an up-to-date Will gives your family members the security of knowing they have been provided for and gives you peace of mind because you know all your assets are in order.

We would recommend always having an up-to-date Will but there are particular milestones when we would recommend reviewing or updating your Will such as:

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Your wishes may also change, along with the value of assets you possess throughout your life, so having an up-to-date Will is essential. If you have an existing Will we can review and, where necessary, update it for you.

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A Will is a valid legal document stating what you would like to happen to your estate (this includes property, cash and personal possessions) when you die. You choose the person you want to administer your estate, called an executor and the person or people you want to leave your belongings to, called your beneficiaries. Your Will may also provide information on your domicile, who you want to look after your children and your funeral instructions.

A Will lets you decide who benefits from your assets and when. It is a very flexible document and can be tailored to ensure that your final wishes are met. It also allows someone with a large estate to engage in Inheritance Tax planning.

If you die without leaving a Will, which is known as intestacy, then after your debts and liabilities are paid your estate will be distributed in a particular order:

Your spouse or civil partner will be entitled to “Prior Rights”. They will inherit your interest in the house, but only if they are ordinarily resident there, up to a value of £473,000; furniture up to a value of £29,000 and an entitlement to £50,000 cash (if you have children) or £89,000 if you die leaving no children. Should you be separated from your spouse or civil partner they will still be entitled to these rights although they won’t get your interest in your home if they have not been living there.

If there is any estate left after Prior Rights, your spouse/civil partner and children, if any, are entitled to Legal Rights. If you have children, it will mean that your spouse/civil partner will be entitled to a further one-third of your moveable estate or one-half of your moveable estate if you die leaving no children. Your children would also be entitled to a one-third share of your moveable estate if you left a spouse or civil partner and equally, a one-half share if you had no spouse or civil partner.

The remainder of your estate would then be distributed in accordance with a hierarchy set out by the Succession (Scotland) Act where your parents and/or siblings may be entitled to a share of your estate.

Making a Will should not be a lengthy process. One of the biggest myths of all is that making a Will takes a lot of time, energy and money. In reality, all it takes is an hour or two of your time and normally it is a fairly straightforward process.

Whilst it is important to make a Will, it is equally important to regularly review your Will. Changing personal circumstances over time such as divorce, marriage, remarriage and having children are likely to mean that any existing Will you have needs to be updated. By regularly reviewing the terms of your Will, you will be reassured that your estate goes to the person or people that you want to receive it.

We recommend having a conversation with a member of our Law Society accredited team – that way we can ensure that we create a Will that meets your individual needs.

Once you are happy that the draft reflects your wishes, we can arrange the signing. You need to sign the Will in front a witness (which we can provide) and then we can look after the original Will for safekeeping, free of charge.

Making a Will is usually inexpensive, can take as little as an hour of your time, and avoid a lot of unnecessary distress and expense at a later time.

If you don’t make a Will you risk leaving your possessions to the mercy of outdated rules and court processes which take no account of your wishes.

The lack of a Will, or a poorly drafted Will, could have significant implications for inheritance tax problems, which could be easily avoided.

Once signed, your Will must be kept in a safe place. At Harper Macleod LLP , clients typically opt to have the original Will stored in our fireproof safe and have a copy sent to them for their records. If you would like to hold the original, however, it is your right to do so.

Our experienced solicitors will be happy to discuss all of the available options to help you make suitable arrangements whilst maintaining your wishes for the future. The key to successful estate planning is not only to start early but to re-visit the plan at regular intervals so as to ensure that your wishes are continually met, no matter what life may throw at you. If further advice on this matter is required, please contact us.

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We’re all worried about what will happen to our loved ones when we are gone. Usually, it’s as we get older that thoughts turn to planning for the future when we’re no longer around. However, you can make a will at any time, and update it to take account of changes in your circumstances.

Our wills & executry solicitors are based in Paisley and serve clients in and around the Paisley and Glasgow area, including in the nearby towns and villages of Kilbarchan, Houston, Kilmacolm, Bridge of Weir, Beith and Dalry. We also serve clients in Newton Mearns, Giffnock, Clarkston, Dennistoun, East End and as far afield as East Kilbride. We regularly write wills and handle executries for clients across Renfrewshire. If you want to write a will, click here or contact us on 0141 887 5181

Wills & Executry Lawyers Paisley, Renfrewshire & Glasgow, Scotland

We all want to know our loved ones are cared for. Making a will is one of the easiest ways to make sure that your wishes are respected after you are gone, and to provide for those closest to you. A will is the only way to ensure that your assets are divided according to your wishes. If you don’t have in place a valid will, your property is divided according to the laws of intestacy. Rarely, if ever, will this reflect your actual wishes.

Not only can you divide your property as you choose by creating and maintaining a will, you can make arrangements for your funeral and what is to happen to your remains. You can also appoint guardians for your children in the event that you pass away before their 16th birthday. This is a cause for worry amongst almost all parents, and having a will in place that deals with childcare provides peace of mind, should the worst happen.  

The law on wills and executries in Scotland differs from that in England and Wales. In Scotland, for instance, we speak of ‘confirmation’ rather than probate.

For a will to be valid, it must comply with certain criteria. For one, it must be written. The form of writing is unimportant (it can be typed or handwritten in ink or pencil) so long as it is written down. The natural consequence of this is that any testamentary intention expressed verbally is invalid.

The will must also be signed on each page and at the bottom of the final page by the ‘testator’ (the person making the will) and this must be witnessed by one other person.

It’s also common knowledge that the testator must be of sound mind when making a will. They must be capable of understanding what they are entering into and the ramifications of it. This is another good reason for writing your will as early as possible.

Amending a Will in Scotland

You can add further instructions to a will, alter it or, indeed, revoke it entirely. However, there are certain legal requirements which must be met when doing so in order for the changes to be valid. We therefore recommend getting in touch with us before making any alterations to your will. Whole sections can be added or amendments made using something known as a ‘codicil’. Codicils don’t replace the original will, they simply add to or alter the existing content of it. Codicils are commonly used, for instance, to include family members not born when the will was made or to take account of a change in your personal, family or financial situation.

Mirror & Joint Wills in Scotland

Most couples make wills which reflect the terms of the other, known as ‘mirror wills’. In these type of wills the terms are in reverse, so that what is left to the husband in the wife’s will is left to the wife in the husband’s will. If one partner dies, the other can update their will after their spouse has passed away.

A joint or mutual will, by contrast, binds the surviving partner after the first partner has passed away. These types of will have long-standing ramifications that should be fully understood before they are signed. If you are thinking of entering into a joint or mutual will, it is therefore important that you contact us for advice.

Wills & Executry Solicitors Paisley, Renfrewshire & Glasgow, Scotland

If you need help writing or editing a will, call us on 0141 887 5181 for our Paisley branch or 0141 551 8185 for our Glasgow branch or click here to get in touch. Our wills lawyers are based in Paisley & Glasgow and have helped thousands of clients just like you.

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Creating a will is crucial, yet approximately 60% of UK adults lack this essential document. Despite assuming that your assets will automatically pass to your family, this isn't always the case. Having a will is vital to ensure your family's well-being and prevent disputes.

Every adult, regardless of the size of their estate or property ownership status, should create a will. Without one, the law dictates the distribution of your estate, potentially conflicting with your intentions and leading to family conflicts. Additionally, settling the estate without a will is lengthier and costlier.

The importance of having a will cannot be overstated due to several reasons:

• Distribution of Assets: Without a will, legal rules decide how your money and possessions are allocated, often not aligning with your wishes.
• Unmarried Partners: Unmarried partners cannot inherit from each other without a will, posing financial challenges for the surviving partner.
• Changing Circumstances: Life changes, like separation, require updating your will to reflect current relationships and wishes regarding inheritance.
• Children's Welfare: If you have children, a will ensures suitable arrangements are made for them if one or both parents pass away.
• Tax Reduction: Proper advice and a will can potentially reduce the inheritance tax payable.

When preparing your will, consider these vital points:

• Executor Selection: Choose a trusted person (spouse, adult child, or family member) to manage your estate, settle debts, and distribute assets to beneficiaries.
• Asset Details: Specify the assets you have, including money and property, and decide who should inherit them.
• List of Beneficiaries: Create a list of individuals who will inherit your assets, known as beneficiaries.
• Child Guardianship: If you have children under 16, appoint a guardian in your will to ensure their proper care.

Many people delay making a will, but it is crucial for your family's security and your peace of mind. If you answer YES to any of the following questions, it's imperative to create a will:

• Are you Married, Separated, Divorced?
• Do you have children?
• Do you have property?
• Do you have savings?

Talk to Thompsons Will Writing Solicitors in Scotland

At Thompsons, we have a solicitor-led team dedicated to help you safeguard the interests of your family, friends and dependants and you don’t even have to visit us. Using our easy-to-understand Will questionnaire, we can create your Will from the information you provide from the comfort of your own home.

Talk to Thompsons specialist Will writing solicitors today to ensure your Will is created exactly how you want it.

MAKING A WILL FAQS

Who should have a will, can my will be updated, what is an executor, what is the role of an executor, who should i choose as my executor(s).

You can choose between one and four people to be named as executors in your Will.

We advise clients to appoint more than one executor in case one of them dies, unless your named executor is a law firm.

• Relatives or friends
• Solicitors or accountants

DO I NEED TO APPOINT GUARDIANS?

What if i own a property jointly.

When you own property with another person and there is a clause in the title deeds that states that the property is owned by for example Jean Smith and John Brown equally between and to the survivor…

This means you have a survivorship destination this means on your death your half of the property would automatically be passed to the other co-owner and vice versa.

If your title deeds contains a survivorship destination and you wish to leave your share of the property to someone else in your Will, you will require to instruct a solicitor to remove the survivorship destination before proceeding with your Will.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO GIVE MY HOUSE TO MULTIPLE PEOPLE?

What’s the best way of leaving my house in my will, can i leave members of my family out my will, should i include my pension and life insurance policies in my will, are there tax consequences.

Depending on how much you own at the time of your death you may have to pay Inheritance Tax. Currently, your estate will owe tax at 40% on anything above the £325,000 IHT threshold when you die (or 36% if you leave at least 10% to a charity).

When you die, any assets left to your surviving spouse or registered civil partner are exempt from IHT (provided they are UK-domiciled), and together a couple can currently leave £650,000 tax-free once both have passed away provided the predeceasing spouse did not use any part of their own nil rate band.

There are ways to ensure you won’t have to pay more IHT that you need to, our specialist solicitors can provide advice on this when drafting your Will.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Power of attorney.

Many people automatically think that after creating a Will they are protected should they be involved in an accident or fall ill and are unable to deal with their affairs, this is not the case.

A Will is not a power of attorney and should you become incapable of dealing with your affairs in the future a POA requires to be drawn up. To plan for the future while you have the capacity to do so you need to create a poa.

For further information on creating a POA click here.

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Making A Will

You should have a will in place, you should have a will in place.

When the first spouse dies, the survivor is left with all of the family’s assets. If they then need care, fall into debt or remarry, the whole of the estate is at risk. The children can end up with nothing – or worse still, someone else’s children can inherit!

If you own property, you should make a Will. Without a Will in place, once the homeowner or part homeowner dies, your estate will have to go through confirmation (sometimes called probate). A Will makes this much simpler by stating in law what is to happen to your asset. You may be able to protect your home and assets from being taken for care fees.

If you have specific wishes about your belongings, you should make a Will. You wish to ensure that certain beneficiaries whether they be children, partners or friends each receive what you wish them to. You can appoint your own Executor of the Will who you trust to distribute everything according to your wishes. This also ensures that there are no arguments when you are gone.

“If you have children, you should make a Will to protect the children in case either one or both parents or other carers die”. Do you know that any child under the age of 16 years will be placed in foster care should you die without a Guardianship Order in place?

The law changed substantially in 2007 therefore an old Will may have been right at the time but could be the wrong Will now! ILAWSSCOTLAND provide full professional estate planning, setting in place robust protection for you and your family’s home and assets.

Why should you make a Will – Did you know?

• A husband or wife does NOT automatically inherit 100% of each other’s estate when one dies.
• Partners who are unmarried inherit NOTHING from each other regardless of how long they have been together.
• Children under 16 years of age, who lose their parents, do NOT just go to a family member but WILL be placed in foster care unless there is a proper Guardianship Order in place.
• Should you end up in care; the government WILL seek to take your home to pay for care costs leaving your family with nothing.
• Your children may be disinherited should your spouse/partner live with or marry someone else after you have passed away.

We can ensure that proper provision is in place to accommodate any and all your estate planning needs affording you the peace of mind you deserve.

Inheritance tax allowances, reliefs, exclusions and exemptions

Inheritance tax is primarily a charge made on your assets at the time of your death. However, in addition:

• If you  make gifts in  the 7 years up to your death, these may also incur an inheritance act charge.
• If you  give an asset away (such as your house) but still use it, inheritance tax may also be due (see ‘ Gifts with a reservation of benefit ‘).

Not all gifts will result in an inheritance tax charge as there are various allowances that can be used.

There is NO inheritance tax payable between spouses in Great Britain however, unmarried partners are not given the same benefit. The inheritance tax burden will always have to be calculated when passing your estate down to your children or other beneficiaries.

Inheritance tax allowances

The main inheritance tax allowance is  £325,000 – this is called the  ‘nil-rate band’ . No inheritance tax is payable on assets you own at the time of your death up to this value. This rate will be in force until at least 5 April 2022.

In addition, you have a  ‘Residence Nil Rate Band’ (RNRB) . This can be used where you give property in your Will to a direct descendant (for example, a child or grandchild).

Currently, the RNRB is £175,000  (2020/21 tax year).

Each person, therefore, has an allowance of up to £475,000 on which they will pay no inheritance tax (depending on how much of the RNRB they are able to use).

Inheritance tax is charged at 40% on anything over this amount.

Married couples and civil partners

Assets left in a Will to a  spouse or civil partner  are not subject to inheritance tax, regardless of their value. So for example, if a husband leaves his wife his whole estate worth £500,000, no tax is charged on his death.

In addition, because he did not use 100% of his inheritance tax allowances, his wife’s estate will benefit from a  100% increase  on the nil rate band allowance applicable at the time of her death plus 100% uplift on whatever Residence Nil Rate Band is in force at the time of her death.

Potentially, therefore, a husband and wife can pass on  £1 million  to their children, free from inheritance tax.

Gifts made to charity are not subject to inheritance tax. In addition, if you give 10% of your net estate to charity, any Inheritance Tax payable is reduced from 40% to 36%. Of course, this saving will only be useful if the value of your estate exceeds your nil rate band and Residence Nil Rate Band.

iLAWS are Will Writers and Asset Protection Specialists. We are not conveyancing solicitors, however, we have long-standing associations with many such firms and can refer a Client on to them if you require this type of work to be undertaken. Contact us at [email protected] for more details.

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Will Services Scotland provide professional personal will writing and estate planning services throughout Edinburgh, Fife, East Lothian, West Lothian, Midlothian, Lanarkshire, Glasgow, Strathclyde & the Borders Region .

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Choose where your assets go in the event of your death. List your own wishes instead of those determined by law.

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Plan for the eventuality of going into long term care and all the cost implications that may have.

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Setup funeral arrangements in advance, relieving any worries and financial stress for your loved ones.

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Maximise the benefits your estate can bring to your loved ones.

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Ensure you are aware of inheritance tax issues and are leaving your estate with maximum allowances.

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A complete service to wind-up your estate, at a time when administration can be daunting for loved ones.

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We are a leading will writing company based in Glasgow that can help all people assure their assets after death in September 2024.

Our company offers a range of will writing services to people across Glasgow, whether you are writing a will for the first time or need a new will created to meet the new demands of your life.

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As this is a legally valid document, there is a range of things that need to be included, and your will should be written in a specific way to ensure all of these needs are met.

Working with our will writing services can ensure that you or a family member has a professional will written on time. There is a range of ways we can help you during this time, and we support clients across England and Wales.

If you are interested in the professional assistance we can offer, do not hesitate to get in touch with our team today to see what we can do for you.

Why Use Us?

Our team of in-house solicitors in Glasgow provide a specialist Will Writing Service. We can ensure that all of your personal possessions are protected during this time and can cover a range of assets, no matter the personal circumstances.

We can prevent a will from being successfully contested and protect someone’s interests following death. We work closely with a recognised trade body as well as those within the legal profession, such as local solicitors, as well as giving all clients their own executor to ensure the highest standard of work every time.

There are many reasons why you should consider working with professional will writers during this time, whether you are looking to get your own will completed or working on behalf of a family member.

Our professional will writers ensure that all areas of writing a will are completed, and we do this to a high standard. All our legal documents are assessed by a local solicitor to ensure they meet the needs of the client.

Working with a professional service covers all needs, including proving testamentary capacity. Our professional will writers will provide an assessment of capacity and ensure that this is recorded on file for future reference, preventing the will from being successfully contested and going against your wishes following death.

Many benefits come from working with us for the will writing process, and as a legal service, we can ensure that all needs are met during this time.

If you are interested in working with us and want to see how our will writing service can help, do not hesitate to get in touch with the Glasgow team today to learn more.

Inheritance, Wills & Probate Barristers

Working with our will writing service gives you access to not only a will writer but also members of the law society that can help you during this process.

With our practice approved by the solicitors regulation authority, we can provide a properly drafted will as well as offer ongoing advice that can help you during this time. These services can help family members following their bereavement and help your will be seen as you desired.

We understand that you may have a complex family situation and only want all the assets to go to your immediate family or specific people, which is why we offer a probate service as well as help to write your will.

Our Glasgow barristers have a great understanding and experience with inheritance laws and will ensure that your will is handled the same way you desire. Working with our service provides the legal cover you and your family may need during this time, as well as providing a valid will.

Reasons For Getting A Will Written

Creating a will for the first time or getting a new will organised is a task that many people put off. However, it is one of the most important things you can do and may not take as much work as you have anticipated, especially when working with a professional will writer.

Getting a will organised is a way of protecting your family and loved ones following your death, ensuring that all your assets are handled in the right manner. Having a professional will makes it easier for any law firm to handle your assets following death and can prevent family disputes, issues within the family, as well as the overpaying of inheritance tax.

With a will, it will be easier for your personal possessions to be divided once you have died and ensure that your needs will be met.

Even a simple will can provide a range of benefits, and this is something we can help with. Working with professional will writing services like those offered by our brand, as well as many others, including the Co Op Legal Services, can help with many factors in Glasgow, including:

• You have dependent children

One of the most important reasons for hiring a will writer is to protect your children. With a will, you can not only continue to provide for your children following death but also nominate a legal guardian for those who are under 18.

Your will covers more than your personal possessions, and it is a parental responsibility to ensure that your children will be taken care of even when you are no longer with them. A will can offer the same protection to your children in the form of a guardian as it would your personal possessions following death.

If you die without a will, there will be no one with parental responsibility for your children in Glasgow, which means it will be up to the court to decide who should look after your children. This may result in something you do not want, which is why you should take some of your own time now to finalise your wishes and get them filed legally to protect your children.

• You are not married to your partner

If you are not married or in a civil partnership with your partner, then you should not expect anything to go to them following death unless you have made a will. If you are not a civil partner or married to the person you love, then this can cause a lot of issues should you die without a will.

Without the legal binding that comes from marriage or a civil partnership, it will be difficult for your partner to continue their life following your death. Even a basic will can cover their needs and ensure they get to remain inside your shared home without being a civil partner or married to you at the time.

Unless there is this legal binding in the form of marriage or a registered civil partnership, you need to have a will that indicates your wishes for your partner to protect them during this time. You should both have separate wills that indicate your wishes for each other if you are not a civil partner or married, or you can also have the same will, which is known as mirror wills to ensure all your needs are covered.

• You are worried about inheritance tax

If your Glasgow estate is worth more than £325,000, it is likely going to be hit heavily with inheritance tax following your death. An IHT bill can be avoided by writing a will or updating your existing will to meet your current needs, ensuring that your personal assets can be handed on in full to your loved ones.

Working with our professional writing services can help you get around having to pay inheritance tax on your possessions, as we understand the exemptions that are available to all. For example, leaving everything that is above the threshold of £325,000 to your spouse or civil partner can avoid IHT and is something to consider if you do not want to pay this tax.

• Your personal circumstances have changed

Change is the only constant in life, which can make will writing difficult. However, working with a professional will writing service like the one we offer is a way to keep up with these ever-changing circumstances and ensure that your will reflects the circumstances of your life at the time of death.

For example, we will help you write a new will or update an existing will whenever you marry, divorce, or have children to ensure the right people are entitled to your possessions and care following death.

In England and Wales, your existing will is automatically revoked or cancelled when you get married. This does not apply to people in Scotland. To prevent former partners or civil partners from getting access to your assets following death, then you will need to write a will.

• You have specific funeral wishes

If you know what you want your funeral to be like and who you want to be there, then having a will is a way to ensure this will happen following your death. With a will in place, you can leave specific instructions for your family in Glasgow so they do not have to make any decisions following your death.

This can be helpful as they may not have the mental capacity to deal with these things once you have died, but you can get your wishes by leaving them in the will.

• You have property overseas or own property with someone else

If you own your property on a joint tenancy basis, your ownership will automatically go to the other person when you die. This is part of the survivorship rules that are present in England and Wales.

However, if you own property on a ‘tenants in common basis’ then the intestacy rules will apply unless you have left specifications in your will and this is witnessed correctly. It is important to note that if you own overseas property, the rules may differ from those in England and Wales, which is why it is best to finalise your wishes in a will.

Where to get a will made?

Now that you understand the importance of having a will made, it is time to consider your options. We are professional will writers that can offer a range of services, including the writing of simple wills to ongoing professional advice to help you during this process.

We offer Co Op legal services in Glasgow, including will writing services, to people across the nation to ensure that your possessions and assets will be protected after death. We have plenty of services that can help you during this time, as well as an online will writing service that can be easily accessed.

Working with our will writing services, in conjunction with Co Op Legal services, gives you access to everything you need during this time. We can provide a completely free quote and a draft of your will, based on your needs, and help you cover the solicitor cost during this time.

Following the writing of your will, we will securely store this document until it is required.

If you are interested in working with us, please get in touch with the team today. We can arrange a telephone or video call with you to discuss your needs and see what we can do for you at this time.

How to get a will made?

There are various steps involved in getting a will made, and while we can do a lot of the work for you, it is a good idea for you to understand the steps involved before paying for any service so you can determine what kind of help you need at this time.

Before you can make a will, there are some things you need to do first. These are things you should do before hiring our will writing services in Glasgow, although we can help with these too. Before writing a will, you need to determine:

• What type of will you want to make
• Who do you want to inherit from you following death
• Who you would like to look after your children (if they are under 18 or you are dealing with a disabled family member)
• If you want to leave anything to a particular charity, which includes the registered charity number
• Who you would like to leave your estate to

Once you have determined these factors, it is time to start working on making your will.

The steps that are required to make a will are as follows:

1) Value Your Estate

Before you can make a will, you first need to determine what you own and how much you have. This can determine the type of will you need to make. You will need to have a list of assets that will be included in your will, which can be:

• your home and any other property you own
• savings in bank accounts and building society accounts
• National savings, for example, premium bonds
• insurance, such as life insurance or endowment policies
• pension funds, including any lump, sums to be paid after death
• investments, such as stocks, shares, or investment trusts
• motor vehicles
• jewellery, antiques, and other personal belongings
• household contents

As well as these, you also need to include debts as these are also referred to as assets in a will.

2) Decide how you want to divide these assets

Who will get what when you die is the main purpose of a will, and this is the most important step to do when it comes to writing one. This is something we can help with when you use our writing service, but ultimately the decision is yours when it comes to your estate and assets.

In this part of the process, you will need to think about who you want to benefit from your estate as well as the needs of your family, which need to be outlined in the will.

3) Determine any charity donations

A lot of people like to include a charitable donation of some kind in their will, and this is something you can determine now or at a later date.

4) Choose your executors

A single will requires at least one executor, and this is the person who will handle everything after you have died. This is a big role and one that requires a lot of responsibility, so it is something you should consider carefully.

5) Write your will

This is where paying for a will writing service can come in very useful, and we are highly experienced at what we do. As a leading will writing company in Glasgow, we can help create a simple will or something more complex based on your needs and will ensure that everything you desire is covered in one document.

Our registered company number is accessible across the country, including with an online service. We can help you get your will done and ensure that all of your needs are met during this time to support your family during their bereavement following your death.

What is the Cost of getting a will made?

The cost of making a will can vary based on the method you choose and the kind of service you use. As a leading will writing company, we aim to offer the best prices for all our services and have helped people across the nation in this particular area.

We can provide free quotes and free will drafting services to help you make your decision. If you are interested in learning more about the costs of our services, please get in touch with the team today.

Best Will writing service near me

We are a national will writing service that has worked with people across Glasgow.

If you are interested in working with us, please get in touch with the team today to see how we can help and whether we are available in your local area.

Legal will vs online will

We offer both in-person and online will writing services. Online will writing services are accessible at all times and are available on bank holidays as well.

Regardless of the kind of service you choose, when signing the will you need two witnesses over the age of 18. If you are in Scotland, then you need one witness over the age of 16 for this part of the process.

The Benefits Of Getting A Legal Will Written

• Providing financial security for loved ones
• Making gifts of possessions and money
• Paying less inheritance tax
• Appointing guardians for your children
• Choosing your executors
• Avoiding inheritance disputes
• Creating a life interest
• Specifying wishes for your funeral

What happens if I die without making a will?

If you die without making a will, it can be difficult for your family to handle your assets in Glasgow. Various consequences can come with not making a will before you die, based on your estate, your family, and these requirements.

For example, failure to make a will when you are not married or in a civil partnership could be disastrous for your partner, who may lose their home with you as they are not considered to be legally responsible for this. A will can also determine who has legal guardianship over your children or those in your care, which is something you need to consider.

It is always a good idea to have some form of a will written in preparation for when you die to ensure that your family is taken care of.

What exactly is a will?

According to the Co-Op legal services, a will is a document that allows you to determine what will happen to your assets and estate following death.

What Can you Include in a Will?

Everything you own can be included in a will, including:

• Household items, antiques, and other physical items you own
• Parental guardianship of children under the age of 18

There is a range of things that are included in your Glasgow estate, which we have already mentioned. We can help ensure that everything is included in your will.

What types of gifts can I include in my will?

There are various ways that you can divide your estate in your will, such as:

• A pecuniary bequest (a fixed sum to a specific person)
• A specific bequest (for a specific item)
• A residuary bequest (a percentage of your estate)

Can an executor of a will also be a beneficiary?

It is possible for the executor of your will to also be a beneficiary of your estate.

Do I need a will if I don’t own a house?

It is a good idea to write a will regardless of what you own because there is more than just property ownership covered.

What if I don’t have anything to leave?

We all leave something behind when we die, even if it is a small selection of personal belongings which need to be organised by our family.

However, even if you do not have a lot and do not think that writing a will is worth it, you may have money or assets by the time you die, which can be assigned to other people through this legal document.

Can a will help protect my home against potential care home fees?

A trust will is what you need for this, and it protects your home or savings against future care home fees.

Making a will and mental capacity

To make a will, you have to understand what you are doing, which is to prove mental capacity. This is something you have to prove at the time that your will is written, as well as at the time it is signed by two witnesses.

Four things are required to prove this:

• you must understand the purpose of the will (which is the handling of your estate when you die)
• you must understand what is in your estate (which can be a general awareness)
• you must understand that people can make a moral claim on your estate, even if they are not a beneficiary
• you must not be suffering from what is legally known as a ‘disorder of the mind.’

Our will writing service makes the process easy

Making a will can be quick and easy if you use a will writing service. Working with us will ensure that you are getting access to the right guidance and support.

Our will writing service in Glasgow will provide you with a specialist to help you complete each step of the process, and we will work with you from start to finish. Our will writing advisors can discuss your wishes, offer recommendations and help you to make a will that is right for you and your circumstances, no matter what these may be.

We are an authorised company number and are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), so you have peace of mind that your will is written in a way that is recognised by the law.

Where should I store my will?

Your will is stored in a safe place that can be accessed by executors when you die. We can keep hold of your orignal document as well as any other documents you require as part of your writing services.

Can my will be challenged?

All wills can be challenged, but when it is professionally drafted and backed by legal professionals like those in our team, it can prevent this from being a successful claim.

What does undue influence mean in will writing?

This is when someone has been influenced or forced to write their will by another person, and can affect the legality of the document.

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While there are many services similar to ours in Glasgow, not all of them are of the same quality. We are a regulated and secure will writing service that can provide legal documents for your needs.

FAQ’s

Do debts die with you.

No, as debts will be included in your estate.

Can I leave a will If I become incapacitated?

You can include guidance in your will to help if you become incapacitated, which will be used by solicitors.

Can I Write My Own Will?

Yes, you can write your own will, but it is always worth getting this checked by a solicitor to ensure this is legally binding.

Is it possible to change somebody’s will after they have died?

You can make variations to a will based on specific regulations, as outlined by the government.

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People often put off making a Will, but by taking steps now you can make sure your property and possessions go to those you want in the most effective way.   Having a Will in place can also help ease the worries and difficult decisions facing those you leave behind.

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A Will is a legal document which allows you to set out instructions for the distribution of your estate after death. Your ‘estate’ refers to everything you own and may include land, property, bank accounts, investments, jewellery or other possessions.  Your Will can also say who is responsible for carrying out your wishes and can also afford better protection of assets for your children or other vulnerable beneficiaries.

Making a Will it is usually a straightforward process and you can rewrite it as many times as you wish during the course of your lifetime. Your Solicitor will be able to draw up your Will for you, ensuring it reflects your wishes in the best way for your individual situation.

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Here are some of our most frequently asked questions when it comes to Wills and writing a Will.

Do I need a Will?

Making a Will allows you to set out instructions for the distribution of your estate, which is all your assets, to the people you want after you die. A Will can be tailored to your needs to allow you to make specific requests that are important to you. Such requests may include: giving certain possessions to specific people, appointing guardians for your children, setting out your funeral instructions or stating how your interest in a business should be passed on. 

If you die without a Will , your estate will be distributed in accordance with set rules provided by law. To allow the administration of your estate in such cases, an application must be made to the court for appointment of an Executor or Executors. This process incurs additional expense and delay, which can easily be avoided by having a Will in place.

How do you write a Will?

The content of a Will varies depending on your individual requests and circumstances. However, there are some common features in every Will:

• Your Will must appoint an Executor or Executors who will be responsible for dealing with the administration of your estate.
• It must identify the person or persons who should receive your estate.
• It must be validly signed and witnessed.

Your Solicitor can advise you on writing a Will, draft the document for you and ensure it is legally correct.

How do I make changes to a Will?

Minor changes to your Will can be made by a document called a Codicil. A Codicil sits alongside your Will and varies its content. Your Solicitor will be able to advise you whether a change to your Will can be made by a Codicil or if a new Will would be more appropriate. If you want to make major changes to your Will, then it is usually preferable to make a new Will to ensure that your instructions remain clear. 

What is the role of Executors and who should I appoint?

Executors are responsible for gathering together your assets, paying any debts of your estate (such as an outstanding mortgage or loan) and distributing the estate to your beneficiaries.

You should carefully consider who you wish to appoint as your Executors.  Each Executor should be someone that you trust to carry out your wishes. This may be a friend or family member.

When should I review my Will?

We recommend that you review your Will at least once every five years to ensure that it continues to reflect your wishes. You should review your Will more frequently if your circumstances change, for example if you have a child, buy a joint property or get divorced.

How much does a Will cost?

The cost of a Will varies depending on the complexity of your instructions.  We will set out costs for you at the start once we have understood your Will requirements.  If you would like more information about the cost of a Will, please contact a member of our Private Client team.

Can I write my own Will?

You can write your own Will but it is a potentially risky approach. To do so, you have to make sure that it complies with the legal requirements for a Will in Scotland, including clearly setting out what you want to happen to your assets on your death and it being signed and witnessed.

B y adopting this approach, you are in danger of your instructions not making sense or the Will not achieving its intended purpose. Instructing an experienced Private Client solicitor to draft your Will avoids these pitfalls.  It also gives you the opportunity to discuss the protection of your assets.

How can Thorntons help?

At Thorntons, our Private Client team can advise you on all aspects of making a Will, including charitable legacies and what you can do to help reduce your potential Inheritance Tax bill.

We can also advise on the preparation of living wills . A living will is a guide for your doctors and family members as to what you would want to happen for end of life care if you have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and are unable at the time to express your own wishes.

Making a Will can be simple, but everyone's needs are different so it is important to get the right advice from the start. We will work with you to make sure your Will is right for you and your circumstances.

Call the Thorntons Private Client team on 03330 430150 to find out more about our Wills and Will writing services, or complete our enquiry form and we will contact you.

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Are you worried about what will happen to your assets if you die without a will ? As we get older, many of us worry about how we can provide for our family. The only way to have your assets shared according to your wishes is to make a will. A will may also include specific funeral instructions. Having a valid and up-to-date will means your wishes are respected after you’re gone.

Making a will also makes winding up an estate quicker, easier and cheaper. It can also reduce  inheritance tax , the tax which is payable out of your estate on death.

A will can also be used to appoint guardians to your children in the event that you were to die before they reach the age of 16. This can be a great source of worry for many parents and putting an appropriate provision in your will can provide peace of mind that your children can be looked after in such an event.

Scottish law on wills,  trusts  and  executries  differs from English law. For instance, the term ‘probate’ is not used in Scots law. Probate is known in Scotland as confirmation. Application for confirmation is made to the local Sheriff Court, through the Sheriff Clerk. Click here for assistance in applying for  confirmation .

Writing a valid will

In order to be valid, your will must follow meet certain criteria. You must be legally capable of making a will. That is to say that you must be of sound mind and understand what you are doing. All the more reason to make one as early as possible.

The will must be in writing. How the will is written is not important. It can be in ink, pencil or typewritten. The will must also be signed on every page and at the bottom of the last page by the person making it, and their signature must be witnessed by one other person.

Altering a will

It is possible to add instructions to a will, to revoke a will and to alter a will. Again, there are specific legal requirements for each of these actions which is why it is worth consulting a wills solicitor . Sections can be added to, or amendments made to, an existing will, known as a codicil. Adding a codicil to a will does not replace the will, it simply makes amendments or additions to your existing will. So, for instance, you could add a codicil to include a family member who was not born at the time the original will was written.

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Living wills

Sometimes adults wish to make to make provision for the type of medical treatment they would like to receive, or not receive, in later life. For instance, it can include instructions about what type of medical treatment (if any) you are to be given if incapacitated. This can be done in a document often referred to as a “living will” or an “advanced medical directive”. This is not strictly speaking a will as it is intended for using during the person’s lifetime, rather than on death and it relates to their personal welfare, rather than their assets.

Mirror or joint wills

When couples make wills which mirror the terms of one another (i.e. the terms are identical but in reverse), these are often referred to as “mirror wills”. The survivor of a couple may change their own will after the first party has passed away.

Joint or mutual wills, on the other hand, are whereby the wills are intended to irrevocable, and will bind the surviving partner, even after the first party has died. Joint and mutual wills therefore have long standing consequences which must be carefully considered before proceeding and professional advice should be sought before entering joint or mutual wills.

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When planning for the future, one of the most prudent things you can do is ensure you have a Will. It may be one of these tasks that you keep putting off and claim you will eventually get around to. However, setting aside time to deal with it now will ensure your estate will be dealt with the way that you want it to be. You will have peace of mind that your family and appointed Executors will know exactly what your intentions are.

What happens if I do not draft a Will?

If you die without leaving a Will, this is known as dying “intestate”. This means that your estate will be divided up the way in which the law dictates. This is unlikely to be what you intended for your assets. If you have no family and leave no Will, the Crown will inherit your estate. If you do have family, only your closest relatives will benefit from your estate – no specific gifts or charitable legacies will be left (even if you mentioned these intentions to anyone prior to your death). Also, it is important to know that if you are not in a marriage or civil partnership , your partner will not benefit from your estate under the intestacy rules.

If you do not make a Will then you have no say over who your assets go to. It means that your family will have a more complicated and expensive task in administering your estate. Not drafting a Will can also lead to there being a higher tax liability on your estate .

What should a Will include?

Your Will should nominate an Executor (or Executors). This will be the person (or persons) who is tasked with administering your estate and ensuring that the intentions set out in your Will are adhered to. It is also sensible to appoint an alternative Executor so that in the event that an Executor refuses to accept office or predeceases you there will be someone else to fulfil his or her role.

Next to be dealt with are legacies. Here you can outline specifically how you want your estate to be divided, for example, who you would like to inherit any property that you own or whether it should be sold, and provide instructions for cash legacies to individuals and any charitable legacies. After dealing with legacies, you will need to provide instructions for the distribution of any remaining assets. If there are any young beneficiaries in your Will, it is also possible to set up a trust to protect their assets until they reach a certain age.

You may also wish to think about having a “Letter of Wishes” drafted. This is a straightforward document that can outline your intentions and help your family members and Executors understand how and why you want your estate to be divided.

We understand that it may not be pleasant to think about drafting a Will but doing so can mean that your family and close friends are taken care of the way you want them to be. Drafting a Will can ensure they have a much less stressful time when it comes to dividing your estate.

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Will Writing Service Glasgow Scotland (G1): Essentially, a will is the legal document that defines your wishes for your property and assets after you pass away. Thus, a will serves as the written and legal documentation of your wishes. There are many needs for a good will writing service in Glasgow. Firstly, let's comprehend why will writing advices and services are necessary.

The big question is, 'Do I need a will?' The answer is simply 'YES' because without a well-drawn will, you will have no control over your assets and estates. In truth, you could be jeopardising your family's future at risk.

If there is no will, your spouse cannot inherit your property and possessions, and your partner will receive nothing if you are unmarried because the law treats you as single. Without a will, the guardianship of your children will be unclear, and the court will decide their future and who cares for them. Moreover, if you planned a gift for your friend or grandchild, it will not reach them if you do not mention your wishes in the will.

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