Pattmans Solicitors

Making your Will is probably one of the most important decisions you will ever make.

REASONS TO MAKE A WILL

You can leave your property, money and other assets to the people you want

If you die without a Will, the law steps in and divides everything according to strict rules - which could mean that your family, friends or charities you may have wanted to benefit would miss out.

Your partner may benefit

If you are not married or have not entered into a civil partnership, your partner could end up with nothing if you die without a Will. Legally your partner counts only as a friend, not your next of kin.

You can choose your children’s guardian

Your children’s future can be protected if you choose a legal guardian to be responsible for their upbringing in the event of your death. Of course you need to get the person’s permission before nominating them. If you don’t specify anyone, it will be left to surviving relatives to sort out who looks after them, and it may end up being someone you would never have chosen yourself.

You can ensure your wishes are carried out

When making a Will you also appoint one or two executors whose task is to make sure of this. Again, you need their permission before nominating your executors.

Once your Will has been prepared and has been signed by you it can be left with us for safekeeping free of charge.

PROBATE

When someone dies we will be there to help you deal with the administration of the estate, whether they have made a Will or not. We can either carry out the whole of the administration of the estate, or alternatively, we will help you to obtain the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration to enable you to deal with the administration of the estate yourself if you so wish.

LASTING POWERS OF ATTORNEY

We are able to help and advise you regarding the preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney. These are documents which can be prepared during your lifetime to appoint someone you trust to act as your attorney(s) either in respect of your Property and Affairs, or your Personal Welfare. We are happy to visit Clients in their own home to discuss this further if they are not able to attend the office, and hospital visits can also be arranged.

For a quotation of our charges please telephone us on 01527 872947 or email us at enquiries@pattmans.co.uk

To complete an online will form ClickHere or contact us by telephone and we will send you a Will Questionnaire to you to be completed at home.