Many of us assume that, if we die without a will, our possessions will just go to the people closest to us. But in fact, the fate of our possessions, our money and even our home, would be decided by the law.
Making a will can reduce the financial and administrative burden on your loved ones, giving them certainty and making conflict less likely.
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One of our team of specialist paralegals. Each member of the team has undergone professional training in wills and powers of attorney. The team is supervised by a solicitor regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
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No, there isn't a time limit, you are very much in control of when you complete your documents. So you can start, then pause and come back when you are ready. But now you have purchased your documents, we suggest you complete them sooner rather than later.
If you bought a 'Self Service' document, it is now ready to be printed, signed and witnessed.
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We aim to complete the review in 10 working days. At busy times it might take slightly longer.
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This isn’t a service we offer. Here are some ways you can get your document certified.
With our review service, specialist paralegals go through your document with a fine-tooth comb to iron out errors and to make sure it’s legally compliant. When they’re 100% satisfied that it is, and once it’s been printed, signed and witnessed correctly, it will be legally binding.
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We do not review documents once they have been signed and executed, as this is not part of our service.
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Mirror wills are usually made by married couples or civil partners. Normally, the first to die leaves their estate to the survivor. When the survivor dies, the estate passes to the beneficiaries (who are the same people in both wills).
A pair of wills is two wills made by two people with the flexibility to make them similar to each other or completely different.
In England & Wales, a will must be witnessed by two independent people over the age of 18. Your witnesses don’t need to know what’s in your will.
Witnesses cannot be:
If you have assets outside the UK, you can include them in your will. But we cannot guarantee that it will be accepted in the country where your assets are located.
We strongly suggest you take independent specialist advice about whether or not our service is likely to meet your needs.
We strongly suggest you take independent specialist advice about whether or not our service is likely to meet your needs.
Unfortunately not. If you’re a member of Which? and your membership includes access to our legal advice service, you can discuss inheritance tax with one of their expert lawyers. Please call 0117 911 8270 to make an appointment.
The government’s MoneyHelper service may also be able to help. Visit www.moneyhelper.org.uk to find out more.
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We are only able to refund what you paid via the original method of payment.
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Our guidance notes should cover everything but we’re here to help if you get stuck.