After Update Your Will Week took place earlier this month to encourage people to check their Will is up to date and accurate, new figures reveal how many people still need to write or finish writing their Will.
A Will is an important document to instruct your family or friends on how you would like to leave your property and possessions when you die. Without a valid Will in place, bereaved relatives could be left with a complex situation as Intestacy rules will apply to the estate.
The Intestacy rules are set out by the government but it may mean that your possessions are not split how you would like. For example, in some cases, your spouse may be granted all of your personal possessions, and your children may miss out.
But despite this, figures show that a lot of people have not got a Will in place, and many may have started writing one but have not finished it.
We know that writing a Will can be a daunting and emotional process, but it is vital to ensure your possessions are left to who you choose when you are no longer here.
How many people have written a Will?
Statistics from Lifetime Lawyer show that many people still need to write or finish writing their Will.
- 10% of people have started – but not finished – writing a Will
- Women are 10% less likely to have a Will written than men • 35% of people have writing a Will on their to-do list
- 32% of people haven’t got a Will because they don’t know where to start – particularly women and people under 50
How to write a Will
Oakwood Solicitors Ltd can assist you in writing your Will and provide you with the necessary advice.
Our team has gained an excellent reputation amongst local organisations and their client base for delivering a personal and compassionate service.
As an SRA-regulated firm, we pride ourselves on having a high standard of customer service and making all our current and potential clients feel at ease when making any decisions regarding their future wishes.
The SRA gives you peace of mind that the service you receive will be of the highest possible standard.
Read more about the benefits of SRA regulation in our article, here.
As a firm with our client’s best interests in mind:
- We provide a bespoke Will-writing service that ensures that your Will is tailored to your individual circumstances.
- We offer a free initial consultation to take your instructions and assess your requirements.
- Our Will writing costs are fixed and we will ensure total transparency.
Our specialist Wills and Probate team will work through the Wills process with you from start to finish, assisting you in the event of any queries or issues you may have. We will continue to provide regular guidance and advice until you have signed your Will.
We recommend reviewing your Will every three to five years or whenever your circumstances change. We will send you reminders in future years should you need to modify your Will.
Once your Will has been signed, we can store your original Will free of charge in our deed store department and provide you with a copy to keep with your personal documents. We will ensure the process is as stress-free and effortless as possible.
Further reading
Wills – Oakwood Solicitors
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) – Oakwood Solicitors
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Christina Taylor joined Oakwood in 2023 as Deputy Head of the Wills and Probate Department. Christina has over 20 years’ experience in her previous firm and qualified as a Specialist Paralegal in…
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