Wills Solicitor
Nobody likes to think about their own death. However, it is a certainty that we all must face, and it is crucial to have a valid Will in place so that your loved ones know your wishes regarding the distribution of your property when you pass away.
Our specialist Will Solicitors can guide you on the type of Will that best suits your needs.
This could range from straightforward Wills to more complex documents containing a Trust, outlining a succession plan for your business, making charitable gifts, and protecting the interests of an unmarried partner. If you are a parent, we will ensure you have the opportunity to appoint guardians for your children. Additionally, unlike many other law firms, we do not charge for storing Wills.
Operating from our offices in Nuneaton city centre, we are a diverse, multi-lingual law firm that uses best-in-class technology to offer clients streamlined, modern, and highly effective Wills, Trusts, and estate planning advice and representation. Our extensive experience in private client law has earned us a solid reputation for excellence with the UK’s top Barristers and King’s Counsel, Estate Agents, Independent Financial Advisers, Tax Advisors, Surveyors, and Business Succession Planning Advisors, who can provide additional support to our Wills, Trusts, and estate planning department if needed.
Below are some of the most common questions we receive about Wills.
Why do I need a Will?
Creating a Will allows you to decide how your assets will be distributed and who will manage your affairs when you die. With years of experience in drafting Wills, we ensure that every detail of your estate and your wishes for after you pass away are clearly stated in the document.
If you do not have a Will, your estate will be distributed according to the Intestacy Rules. These rules may not align with your intended beneficiaries and specifically exclude cohabiting partners. This could result in serious financial hardship for your partner, who may lose the right to the shared home and your personal possessions.
There are many advantages to preparing a comprehensive Will, including knowing that your loved ones will be taken care of and will not face stress and uncertainty about their future after you die.
What is involved in making a Will?
We make the process of preparing a Will straightforward. Our Wills Solicitors will schedule an appointment to discuss your assets and how you wish them to be distributed. For the appointment, it is helpful if you bring details of your assets and their approximate value. We will also need information about your chosen executors and beneficiaries.
After the appointment, we will draft the Will and send it to you for approval. Once approved, you will meet with your Solicitor to discuss and sign the Will in the presence of witnesses. Alternatively, the Will can be sent to you with full instructions on how to ensure the signing is carried out correctly.
What are the legal requirements of a Will?
To be legally valid, a Will must be:
- In writing
- Signed by the Testator in the presence of two witnesses
- Signed by the witnesses
Additionally, the Testator must be 18 years or older, have made the Will voluntarily, and be of sound mind.
Can I challenge a Will?
The Courts in England and Wales strongly uphold the principle that a person has the right to leave their estate to whom they wish. Therefore, simply being dissatisfied with a Will is unlikely to result in it being altered in your favour. However, there are valid grounds for contesting a Will, such as believing the Testator was subject to undue influence or fraud, or that they lacked the capacity to understand the document they were creating.
Our Wills Solicitors can collaborate with our Dispute Resolution team to quickly assess whether your challenge has a chance of success. We strive to avoid court proceedings and successfully resolve most cases through negotiation and/or mediation.
Why Choose Us?
Our Wills Solicitors will give you peace of mind that your affairs are in order and your loved ones will be looked after when you pass away.
Cocks Lloyd Solicitors provides exceptional Wills Solicitor and Wills, Estate & Trusts services to clients. People choose and recommend us not just in Nuneaton, Tamworth, Atherstone, Hinckley and Leicester, but across Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Leicestershire and the West Midlands, and the whole of the UK, because we get results.
To receive expert advice and representation regarding Wills Solicitor and Wills, Estate & Trusts, please contact us using the form below, call us on (0247) 6641642, email via the Request a Callback form on this contact page.