Wills

Making or updating a will

Having a will can make things much easier for your loved ones in the event of your death. Making a will can be more complicated than people anticipate, but our specialist wills lawyers can help to make the process of writing or updating your will straightforward and stress-free.

Peace of mind for you and your family

A will is a legal document which sets out what should happen to your estate (your possessions, property and money) after you die. It will also name who shall be responsible for administering your estate, who will care for your children upon your passing and express your wishes in respect of certain arrangements, such as your funeral.

You need a will if you want to make sure your estate is dealt with in a particular way after you die. If you die intestate (without having made a valid will), the law decides how your estate will be distributed. This might not reflect your wishes.

Wills are particularly important if you have children or other people who rely on you financially, and especially in “blended” families where one or both partners have children from previous relationships.

Having a valid and up to date will can also make things much easier for your loved ones and potentially reduce the amount of inheritance tax which is payable on your estate.

We’re here to help

Working with an experienced wills lawyer from our Estate Planning team can help you to avoid mistakes, particularly if your estate or family circumstances are not straightforward.

Too often, mistakes or oversights only come to light after a person’s death, when it is too late to rectify any problems. If a will is invalid or not properly written, the individuals you intended to provide for may not benefit despite your wishes.

Our team will also make sure you have considered all of your assets and options, and can advise you on matters such as inheritance tax and life interest trusts.

Our will writing service starts from £500 + VAT. The exact cost will depend on your individual circumstances, so please contact us for a personalised quote. You can email enquiries@cartridgeslaw.co.uk or call us on 01392 286774.