Will writing solicitors can advise and guide about what should be included in a Will.
They can also, however, inform a testator what not to include in this important document. For example, adding personal thoughts or wishes are generally discouraged. These could include preferences for a funeral, which should be discussed with loved ones rather than added to a Will.
Other elements that should not be added are those that are owned jointly with another party. These could include the family home or pensions and savings in joint names. Some properties that are held in a trust should also not be included in a Will, along with those properties with a beneficiary designation. These will already have a named person who will inherit on the death of the testator, and this cannot be changed, even if another person is left the property in a Will.
Wills solicitors in North Wales can also offer guidance on business interests outlined in a Will. Often, probate can take a long time, so any ongoing business dealings should be dealt with via another means, to ensure there are no delays to daily operations. Since probate is often a lengthy process, especially if there are Will disputes, legal advisors may direct the testator to deal with parts of their estate planning in a different way.
Contact us now here at Bennett Smith Solicitors and arrange to speak to one of our expert advisors to discuss Wills and probate.
