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Will Writing

Most people usually put off drafting a Will, until it’s often too late. Not having control over your estate means your assets maybe be inherited by someone you haven’t chosen. We are here to help and support you through every step of the Will drafting process.

If you die without a Will in the UK, the government will allocate your money, property, and possessions according to the rules of intestacy! This means you will have no control over who will inherit from your estate and make it really challenging for your family to sort out your affairs.

If there are no surviving relatives to inherit under the rules of intestacy, the whole estate will pass directly to the Crown – this is known as bona vacantia.

31 Million UK adults DO NOT have a Will! That’s 59% of UK adults who have not written a Will, which equates to 31 million people whose property, money, possessions, and other assets could be inherited by someone they have not chosen when they die.

ACT NOW! Protect your assets and loved ones before it’s too late.

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FAQs

What’s the difference between mirror wills and a single will?

Mirror wills are usually drafted for couples, married couples, or civil partners. Normally, on the first death, the estate is inherited absolutely by the survivor, and then on the second death, the estate is divided amongst the beneficiaries as outlined in both Wills.

A single Will is created for an individual and is not usually recommended for couples with joint assets.

What types of gifts can I leave in my Will?

Legacy gifts – usually, a gift of property, either in its entirety or divided amongst your beneficiaries

Pecuniary gifts – gifts of money

Specific gifts – such as family heirlooms, jewellery, sentimental items, shares etc

Residuary gifts – what’s left after all debts are settled, and all other legacies are satisfied

What is an executor?

An executor is someone named in your Will who is responsible for administering your estate after your death; an executor may have to apply for special legal authority called a grant of probate before being able to deal with your estate.

Where do I store my will?

If your executor doesn’t know where to find your will or something has happened to it, then it might as well not have been written. If your Will has been drafted by Macanta Wills and Estate Planning, we will securely store your Will free of charge and provide you with an official storage certificate for easy retrieval by your executors.

Can my Will be used to protect against care home fees?

It is possible to protect all or part of your estate, if you are a couple, by utilising a trust in your Will (Wills trust). However, this can be complicated, and it’s important to obtain specialist advice from our estate planning team to ensure this solution is appropriate to your circumstances.

We make processes easy and transparent

We have a simple, friendly and straightforward 3-step process. Our qualified Will writers and estate planners will discuss what you are trying to achieve with your Will and come up with a solution that works for you. There are NO additional fees or hidden charges

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Book Your Consultation

Enter your contact details below and we’ll contact you to arrange no obligation face-to-face home consultation, or if you prefer a telephone or video call.

Step 2

Face-to-Face Consultation

Our professional Will writer will discuss what it is you are trying to achieve with your Will and discuss the options, and then provide you with a solution that works for you!

Step 3

Your Will Order

During the consultation, our Will writer will provide you with an order summary detailing the clauses in your Will together with all other related information for review and approval. Once approved, we will send you the final version of your Will.

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Probate

Probate is the legal right to deal with a deceased person’s estate and includes property, money, and possessions. You should not make any type of financial planning or place a property on the market until a grant of probate has been obtained. W

e will provide free help and guidance for your executors; we will outline their responsibilities and provide professional probate services if required.

Our service includes obtaining the grant of probate and dealing with the legal, taxation, property, and estate administrative affairs. Initially, we will conduct either a face-to-face video call or home visit to discuss your details and then provide you with a fixed fee cost.