Wills

Making sure your wishes
are understood

A professionally drafted Will gives you control over what happens to your estate and allows you to make clear decisions about the people, causes and arrangements that matter to you.

Putting your wishes in writing

A Will provides clear instructions about how you would like your estate to be dealt with after your death. Without one, your estate will generally be distributed according to the intestacy rules, which may not reflect your own wishes or circumstances.

Taking the time to put a properly drafted Will in place allows you to decide who should deal with your estate, who should benefit and how particular assets or gifts should be handled.

Choose who benefits

Set out who you would like to inherit from your estate and make provision for the people and causes that matter to you.

Appoint your executors

Choose the people you trust to take responsibility for administering your estate and carrying out the instructions in your Will.

Make provision for your family

Where appropriate, your Will can include arrangements for children and other family members and reflect your particular circumstances.

Record specific wishes

Your Will can deal with particular gifts, charitable legacies and other provisions that you would like to make.

A Will shaped around your circumstances

No two families or estates are quite the same. We take time to understand what you want to achieve before helping you put the appropriate arrangements in place.

Our approach is personal and straightforward. We explain the relevant considerations in clear language, giving you the opportunity to consider your choices before your Will is prepared.

Keeping your Will up to date

Making a Will is not necessarily a one-off exercise. Changes in your family, relationships, assets or wider circumstances can mean that an existing Will no longer reflects what you want.

It is sensible to review your Will periodically and particularly following significant changes in your circumstances. We can help you consider whether an existing Will remains appropriate or should be updated.

Part of the wider picture

A Will is an important part of planning for the future, but it may not be the only arrangement worth considering. Lasting Powers of Attorney can help you decide who should act for you during your lifetime if you become unable to make certain decisions yourself, while Trusts may be appropriate in particular circumstances.

Talk to us about your Will

Whether you are making a Will for the first time or reviewing an existing one, we can help you consider your wishes and the arrangements that may be appropriate.