Will Planning

In Scotland anyone over 12 who is of sound mind however it’s always best to take advice

You can draft your own will but it is easy to get it wrong causing extra worry and expense and opportunities might be missed which an experienced Will drafter would be able to bring to your attention.

 A major benefit of having a professionally drafted Will is its potential to protect your assets and beneficiaries against many threats. This can be done by including suitable Trusts in your Will.

To avoid dying intestate and in a word to be in “control” of your assets. To ensure assets pass only to your chosen beneficiaries, for the simple and easy administration of your estate and to enjoy Peace of Mind. Nowadays Trust Planning should form an important part of everyone’s Will Planning, from protecting your home and assets to avoiding children inheriting at the wrong time

Yes you can, by naming guardians for your children in your Will. If you do not have a Will which nominates guardians, there could be a custody battle and the authorities will decide who looks after them until such a battle is settled. Your children may end up in care until the matter is resolved. An unmarried father may not automatically be granted custody of his children on the death of their mother.

Yes and any donation you make to a charity will be Tax FREE. You can also make a provision for the care of a family pet. None of this would be possible without a valid Will.

Yes it’s a good idea to update your Will as our circumstances change as we go through life.

We normally contact clients every 5 years to ensure their documents are up to date.

You may have specific ideas about what you would wish to happen when you die. You can decide if you wish to be buried, cremated or even a “woodland burial”.

Funeral Plans enable you to pay for your funeral in advance and detail your wishes. They are a good investment and simplify the process for your family. Please contact us for more information.