It is important to take legal advice about making a Will, even if you have only a few possessions or a small amount to leave. A Solicitor will advise you on a Will. It is important because the language in a Will needs to be precise if it is to have legal standing.

You may wish to consider Legacy Giving and Funeral Planning.

Wards Solicitors provide a ‘free’ Will writing Service on the last Friday of every month held at our premises in Victoria Street. All we request is a £30 voluntary donation for each Will however, if you are unable to afford this amount please discuss it with us.

The Will writing service is available to over 55’s, by appointment only, in advance, Contact Information and Advice for a Will pack.

Do you need to change your Will?

It is a good idea to take a fresh look at your Will at least every 2-3 years.

Ask yourself a few questions:

• Has anything changed?
• Have you retired?

Making Changes to your Will.

You can change your Will whenever you like and as many times as you like, it need not be expensive if you prepare before meeting your legal adviser. 

Changing your Will is a wonderful opportunity to include a mention for a good cause. Any money left to a charity in your Will is exempt from tax so this is one way you could avoid inheritance tax.

For further details on Wills you can visit the Law Society’s website or Contact Information and Advice.