There are many details which should be weighed up when you make a Will, and your Will writing solicitors in North Wales will be able to help you with these. They can, for example, ensure your Will is drawn up properly with correct, handwritten signatures and witnesses.
A little-known fact about Wills is that if someone is deemed to have assisted you in your death and they are detailed in your Will as a beneficiary, they may be denied their legacy. This is called the forfeiture rule and is implemented if someone is proved to have helped, for example in an assisted suicide.
It is also worth remembering that in the event of your death, your Will could be challenged. The Inheritance (provision for family and dependents) Act 1975 lays out the conditions when challenges to Wills would be accepted. These could include claims by a spouse or children who have not inherited but feel they may deserve some of your assets.
When you die, your Will could become public, and the privacy of its contents is not guaranteed. Anyone who pays a fee can have access to probate records and ultimately, your Will details. Your Wills solicitor in North Wales will advise you not to add any details to your Will, which may cause distress to your loved ones when you die.
Our team here at Bennett Smith Solicitors can help you with any questions you might have about your Will. Make contact with us now and we will discuss these with you.
