Written by Emma Bamford on behalf of Tyler and Co. Solicitors Solicitors Leicester
I’m 18- I don’t need to do a will yet!
I can’t afford to get a will drawn up.
I haven’t got any children- who do I leave my possessions to?
Lots of excuses can be offered as a reason for not making a will; just three are listed above. But really, there is no excuse. As unpleasant as it is to think about, forward planning for the event of your death is the best thing you can do, and this is where solicitors Leicester can step in to help.
Why Should I Have a Will?
In basic terms, a will can ensure that your possessions and estate will be divided up according to your requirements.
If you have died without making a will, you are said to have died ‘intestate’. This means that the people you would like to leave your estate to may get little or nothing; it is up to the court to decide.
What About Children?
If you have children, you can appoint a guardian to them in your will. Likewise, if you do not wish to appoint a guardian then your will should reflect this, along with detailed reasons for both why and why not.
However, when it comes to witnesses signing the will, one of these witnesses cannot be the proposed guardian; this creates a conflict of interest and the will can then be contested.
If you have any questions regarding the drafting of your will, then a solicitor will be only too happy to answer them. The vast majority of solicitors in Leicester offer wills and probate services and can give detailed instruction on what you should do.
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