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Will Writing covering Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas
A will is like a set of instructions for what should happen to your things and who should take care of your responsibilities when you're no longer around. It's a legal document that says who gets your money, property, and other stuff after you pass away.
Executor: Designate a trusted individual to manage and distribute your estate.
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Guardianship for Minor Children: Specify who will care for your children if you and your spouse are unable to.
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Distribution of Assets: Clearly outline how you want your assets to be distributed.
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Residue Clause: Address any remaining assets not explicitly mentioned in your will.
Services
From £119.00 For simple estates, naming guardianship for children, giving gifts, and provisions for pets. 31 million UK adults don't have a Will. The only way to guarantee that your preferences are honoured after death is to create a Will. In the absence of a legal Will, your assets will be distributed in accordance with the Intestacy Law. Perhaps this isn't what you had hoped for. In any case, it will probably take longer to complete than it would if you had created a Will. This might cause disputes and concern for your family members because your beneficiaries might not be able to access any funds from your estate during this time. As a local Basingstoke Will Writer I am able to help you get started today.
From £200.00. For safe guarding assets until minors reach a dependable age, protecting beneficiaries from modern threats such as divorce or debt, or taking care of a vulnerable beneficiary's wellbeing. Imagine you own a house, and you want to ensure it goes to your loved ones after you pass away. Let’s consider Jason and Sandra, a family with two kids living together in the family home. If Jason dies, Sandra becomes the sole owner of that property, and what Jason and Sandra want is for their two kids to inherit the house when they’re both gone. The trouble is there are several modern threats that can occur between both deaths, which could mean the kids receive nothing at all. With the correct planning the mordern threats that could prevent this from happening can be stopped. I provide a Will Writing service in Basingstoke. I am able to help you get started today.
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With a Lifetime Trust, you choose trustees, maintain flexibility to move homes, and potentially save on probate costs. Lasting up to 125 years. This particular type of trust is called a Family Asset Protect Trust. This planning tool is applicable to various individuals and assets. The FAPT provides added protection, prevents sideways disinheritance, shields against bankruptcy, and may reduce tax bills for future generations. Unlike alternatives, such as direct property transfers to children, an FAPT ensures a secure legacy for your loved ones, free from potential complications like divorce or financial troubles. Consider the FAPT to protect your family's inheritance and financial well-being.
From £250.00. For legally assigning people to make decisions about your health and finances if you are unable to due to incapacity. Planning for the future is crucial to ensure our wishes are respected, particularly in legal matters like a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). An LPA grants trusted individuals the authority to make decisions on our behalf when we are no longer capable. While it's possible to write an LPA yourself, understanding the intricacies and potential challenges is important. As a local Basingstoke based Will Writer I am able to draft your Lasting Power of Attorney. I am able to help you get started today.
Will writing prices
Simple Will A will is a crucial document that outlines your wishes for your assets after you pass away. It should include choosing a trusted executor, specifying beneficiaries, guardians for minor children, listing assets and how to settle debts, expressing funeral preferences, including a residuary clause for future assets, and having it witnessed by two people.
£119
£179
18-25 Trust As a Will writing specialist based in Farnborough, I can offer you the 18-25 trust as a vital option within a UK will. This trust delivers significant advantages to your loved ones by ensuring that they inherit your assets at an age when they are better equipped to manage them responsibly.
£200
£250
Protected Property Trust This trust is a powerful tool to safeguard your property. It allows an individual know as the life tenant, commonly a spouse or partner, to enjoy the benefits of your property while protecting your beneficiaries from modern threats like to cover care expenses, debts, or becoming entangled in a divorce settlement. It provides a valuable layer of security and peace of mind, making it a wise choice for estate planning in today's world
£400
£450
Discretionary Trust I often recommend a Will-based Discretionary Trust to my clients. This trust is a versatile and powerful tool that offers my clients a high degree of flexibility and control over their assets, even after they're no longer here.
£400
£450
Vulnerable Person’s Trust In the realm of estate planning, a Vulnerable Person's Trust plays a pivotal role. It's a specialised trust designed to safeguard the financial future of vulnerable individuals, offering valuable protection for those who may not have the capacity to manage their own affairs.
£400
£450
Living Wills A living will, can help you create, is a crucial legal document outlining your healthcare preferences in case you become unable to make decisions due to illness or injury. It allows you to specify the medical treatments you do or do not want to receive, ensuring that your wishes regarding life-sustaining procedures and end-of-life care are respected.
£119
£179
Document Storage * As your trusted Will writer, I understand the paramount importance of professional will storage. You gain the benefit of safeguarding your vital legal document in a secure, climate-controlled environment. This ensures that your will remains intact, easily accessible, and protected from loss, damage, or unauthorised access. * Charged annually by direct debit.
£25
£35
Lasting Power of Attorney Health & Welfare* I, as your dedicated Will writer, want to emphasise the significance of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for health and welfare. This powerful legal document allows you to designate a trusted individual to make decisions regarding your health and personal welfare when you are unable to do so yourself. It ensures your preferences and well-being are safeguarded, covering essential matters such as medical treatment, care, and daily living arrangements. * Not including the OPG registration fees
£250
£400
Lasting Power of Attorney Property & Financial* I want to emphasise the significance of the Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for property and financial affairs. This crucial legal document empowers you to appoint a trusted individual to oversee your financial matters and make decisions on your behalf in case you are unable to do so due to illness or incapacity. It covers essential aspects such as managing your bank accounts, investments, property, and other financial assets. * Not including the OPG registration fees
£250
£400
Astute Wills Basingstoke
Based in Gravelly Close Tadley RG26