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A will is one of the most important documents that you can create. It ensures that those who you love will benefit from your estate including your property, possessions and money when you pass away. 

At O’Donnell Solicitors, we are able to draft your will to ensure that your interests are protected.

In a society where many families include unmarried couples and stepchildren, the risks involved in not creating a will are increasing. If you pass away and you have not created a will, then your estate will pass through the rules of intestacy, this is often referred to as ‘dying intestate’. This means that spouses will be the first to benefit, followed by children, grandchildren and parents. However, the rules of intestacy do not allow for cohabitees, partners or stepchildren to benefit from your estate.  The rules also have limits upon how much each class of beneficiary could receive and the order in which they inherit.

Without a will, your loved ones may face difficulty in administering your estate.

Our wills solicitors understand that forming a will is something that you would rather put off. However, you can’t predict the future and the only way to ensure your property and assets are distributed in the way you intend is to draft a legally binding will. Our straight-talking solicitors will help make the process easy whilst also ensuring that every eventuality is considered including any necessary inheritance tax planning.

Contact our Wills and Probate Solicitors

O’Donnell Solicitors provide a friendly and professional will writing service tailored to suit your needs. Appointments can be made at either of our offices in Oldham or we can visit you at home if it is more convenient for you.

For more information or to arrange an appointment, please contact us.

Our Services

Being a friendly, approachable firm who act swiftly for their clients and provide ‘straight-talking’ legal advice, O’Donnell Solicitors have a loyal client base and are fortunate enough to receive many word of mouth recommendations.

Our private client team will provide you with specialist advice and give you the reassurance and confidence to know that every aspect of your life has been covered and reflected in your Will.

Lasting Power of Attorney

Our specialist private client team can talk you through the various types of powers of attorney and help you to decide which will be best for you and your individual circumstances

Court of Protection

If you or someone you love needs help looking after their affairs, then our private client team can help you access the support you deserve from public authorities.

Probate and Estate Administration

Coping with the death of a family member or friend is often hard. Let our team of private client solicitors ease the burdon and help you manage the legal process involved

Our specialist private client team of solicitors can help you understand the range of trusts available and which is best suited to protect your assets. We can also advise you on the role of being a trustee.

Lifetime and Tax Planning

Our private client team will explain the basis on which inheritance tax is payable, and how your family's tax burden may be reduced through careful planning

Inheritance Act Claims

If you have been left out of a will or received very little following a persons death, our specialist family law team will advise you on whether you may have a claim under the Inheritance Act 1975

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Will Writing Solicitors

Offering an expert will writing service across Greater Manchester. Get in touch today for a free initial consultation with our solicitors.

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No matter your age, it’s important you have a will drafted to make your wishes clear.

We’ve worked for many years helping clients to put together their will, assisting people as they decide to get their affairs in order.

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If you need your will writing and are looking to instruct a solicitor to do so, contact us today or fill in an enquiry form for a no obligation initial discussion.

Do i need a will.

It’s a common mistake to think that you only need a will if you’re particularly wealthy and have a noteable amount of property – this is completely false.

No matter how big or small your estate is, having a will can be a great help to your loved ones after you pass away, a time that will be stressful enough for them already.

Your assets will not automatically be passed to your next-of-kin after death. If you don’t have a will, there can be a lengthy probate process after you’ve passed, in which legal decisions will be made by a third party as to how your estate and assets will be proportioned.

Having a will makes this process much easier for those you leave behind. It means there’ll be a clear statement of your wishes that enables your estate to be correctly handled.

Writing a will doesn’t just make the process easier, but also enabled you to make sure everything important to you is taken care of. You can make sure any children under 18 have guardians, make charitable donations, and also cover things such as your pets and property.

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Making a Will is one of the most important things you can do to protect your family. It does not matter whether you have a large estate on not, a Will can help to ensure that your wishes are carried out when you die.

Longfords Solicitors can help you to include all necessary provisions in your Will and make sure it is legal and valid so no challenges can be made once you’ve died.

Considerations When Making A Will

When putting together your Will, think about:

• Naming a guardian for your children who are under 18
• Leaving property in trust for when they reach 18 years old
• Outline who you want to receive specific gifts
• Decide on any charity donations and list their charity commission number. These donations can help with inheritance tax
• If you are not married and living with your partner it is vital that you make a Will to reflect your wishes as they hold no rights in the eyes of the law

We will draw out all of the important information for you and ensure that your Will is professionally drafted and correctly witnessed and signed so there can be no legal challenges to it.

How Can Longfords Solicitors Help You?

Longfords Solicitors has been helping clients in Oldham and Greater Manchester make their Wills for over 20 years and we can help you too.

We provide you with excellent service and we offer a free initial consultation so we can discuss the Will writing process and advise you about the costs involved. Our fees for Will writing commence at £600.00 plus vat. Final costs will depend on the value of the estate and assets of the testator and the arrangements he wishes to make.

Probate Services – Non contentious

We provide probate application services for individuals on death or intestacy. This includes where a person dies with a will in place and also where they die without a will. Below is our typical range of prices for our services and details of what is included.

Cost of probate

Charges for probate services vary greatly depending on the nature of the matter. As an indication here are some examples of how we may help you:

A grant only application this will depend on what information is available and whether there is any inheritance tax to pay. A typical range of costs would be between £1000-£5000 plus VAT, excluding any disbursements i.e. payments to any third parties.

Estate administration – Again this will depend on how quickly and easily the deceased’s assets can be collected and how easily the beneficiaries can be traced. Typically the costs will start from £5000 plus VAT.

Method of charging

We usually charge for our work on an hourly basis. All our fees are subject to VAT at the current prevailing rate of 20%.

Other charging arrangements

We do not charge by reference to the value of the estate. Nor do we offer a no win no fee arrangements for this type of work. Our work is based on the time spent as per the agreed hourly rate of the solicitor dealing with the matter plus VAT.

Disbursements/expenses or other costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties

• Court application fee. Presently this sum is £273.00. Vat is not payable on this.

There are also likely to be the following additional expenses/ disbursements. The actual cost of the expense will vary depending on the case and circumstances.

• Trustee Act advertising fees to find out creditors and debtors etc and to protect the personal representatives. These depend on the publication.

• House clearance fees and insurance fees

• Surveyors fees for property valuations if required as part of the estate management

• Expert fees for valuation of the deceased personal items or chattels

• Oath fees in order to apply for the grant of probate

• Death certificate fees

• Genealogy or other tracing fees

Services and key stages included in our typical retainer for a probate matter will be as follows

• Discovery of assets and liabilities • preparation of any necessary application or court papers • advertisements • assessing and paying any inheritance tax due • applying for the grant of probate or the letters of administration where there is no will • obtaining release of funds from the relevant institution • dealing with any other requirements of the testator including any trust requirements • preparation of final estate and trustee accounts • distributing the relevant legacies and payments • liaising with executors or administrators beneficiaries, the court, HMRC and any other relevant third parties • obtaining property insurance where necessary • including tracing of beneficiaries etc

Should the matter become contested then of course it will not be covered by the retainer in respect of the probate matter. We can at that point refer you for specialist advice to discuss contested matters.

How long will it take?

It is difficult to give precise estimates. Many factors determine how quickly matters can be dealt with. The deceased’s estate may be very complex and there may be many organisations involved in the process, such as banks, beneficiaries, insurers, accountants HMRC and estate agents. We are of course dependent on those third parties and how quickly they deal with matters. In addition, it is advisable not to finalise an estate until all claims have been received. Anyone wishing to make a claim on the estate has six months from the date probate is granted to make such a claim against the estate. Accordingly, we would always recommend expecting the process to take at least eight months to a year, sometimes longer. And of course, if the deceased did not leave a will and the estate has to be administered under the intestacy rules, then the process may take longer. This is due to the extra work involved in establishing the deceased’s estate and tracing as well as identifying the beneficiaries. The most common factors that increase timescales and also therefore increase costs are

• checking the validity of the will • the willingness of family members and beneficiaries to cooperate with us • extensive enquiries with beneficiaries • obtaining the death certificate especially if the death was abroad • dealing with the deceased’s property, to include house clearance, insurance claims etc • where the deceased had a complicated estate with multiple accounts and properties with complex financial planning • If the deceased had foreign assets or estates that can immediately lead to lengthy delays as foreign organisations usually take longer to deal with and to respond • If there are business interests which need to be valued or dealt with or if there are trust matters • Preparing deeds for trusts or variation documents • locating missing beneficiaries and obtaining missing beneficiaries insurance if required

Your lawyer Your probate matter will be dealt with by Mr Ashraful Alam,  partner of the firm. He has over 25 years post qualification experience.  He will be assisted by support staff who can give you regular updates and deal with day-to-day and routine updates on your case.

Our experienced team of solicitors have many years’ of experience in Wills, probate and estate planning and we can provide a detailed quote to make your Will.

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I have been working with them for many years. I’m a commercial landlord and have issues all the time with tenants whether it’s in relation to a dilapidation claim, rent review or the renewal of a lease. I know I can rely on them to give me the most cost-effective advice. My business is my livelihood and I rely on them and have been doing so over the years to tell me what’s right for my business. I always keep going back to them as I feel they always treat me as number one.

Came to Longfords after making several telephone calls and I wanted a document preparing at short notice in respect of some loan facilities. Not only were they able to turn it around within a short period of time, but also at a very competitive price. I couldn’t have asked for more. Would use them again, and have recommended them to my friends and family. I don’t do that lightly!

I have been using Longford’s for many years. Being in the construction trade I have used all sorts of lawyers from big multi partner firms to niche specialist outfits. But Longfords are always my first port of call, especially for site developments/disposals etc.

I know that I can rely on them to get all the paperwork ready for me on time.

I instructed them to act for me in relation to a property purchase. Being a first-time buyer, I was nervous and anxious. However, I was reassured and kept informed throughout. Ash was always available at the end of a telephone line when the documents/ emails got too much for me. To top it all Longfords fees were very competitive and certainly cheaper than some of the online conveyancing quotations that I obtained.

As an accountant, I deal with many lawyers – always difficult to get hold of them. Good thing about Ash is that when he promises to call me back, he always does. I can’t remember the times where I’ve had to speak to him out of hours and he has always been accommodating.

Always going above and beyond the call of duty. We like using them because of the added value they provide; advising us about aspects which we wouldn’t normally consider as part of a deal. On far too many occasions they have saved us from extra expense or headache in the future.

Approachable friendly service, we can rely on them to simply get on with things and keep our best interests at heart.

Top-notch service, have been using them for years. Straightforward simple, clear advice.

Thanks Tahir. You did a great job recovering my losses after my previous solicitor let me down when he didn’t apply to renew my business lease and I ended up paying far more rent than I should have been. I am very happy with the compensation you got for me and now I can concentrate on running my business.

Now that my problem is sorted, I just wanted to say a quick thank you. My partners had been causing so many problems in our business, I thought the only way to resolve matters was to go to court and I was afraid of that because it was going to be so expensive. I am grateful that you understood the problems and came up with an solution which meant everyone walked away reasonably happy. You saved me a lot of headache and money! Thanks.

Thank you, Tahir for helping us with our problem. I am sure we could not have persuaded our neighbour to restore the right-of-way to our property which he blocked without your help. We were very worried but you helped us through it carefully in a way that we were very happy with. I will be sure to contact you again if I need a solicitor.

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I was recommended to Longfords by a friend. They have very professional and understanding staff at this firm. They were very easy to speak to and the information they gave me was clear and jargon free. A pleasure to deal with.

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A big thank you to Linda Taylor from Longfords for dealing with my conveyancing. You were recommended by my mortgage broker and I was very satisfied with your service. You kept me in the loop at all times and took the time to explain anything I didn’t understand with great patience. Linda’s customer service was excellent.

Longfords was recommended to me by a friend and it was really easy to contact them. The service that was provided was above and beyond my expectations. Tahir went out of his way to get my mortgage completed. I would gladly recommend Longfords to anyone.

I just want to say thank you for helping me get compensation for me and my family from the criminal injuries compensation authority. I didn’t even know that we could make a claim until you told me that I could when you were helping me with the purchase of my house. You were very sympathetic and caring towards us in what was a very difficult time. You made sure that we got the maximum we were entitled to after advising us to reject the first offer and I could not be happier with the service you gave me.

I contacted Longfords after coming across their website when my son was injured in a road traffic accident. They contacted me straight away and explained how they could help my son get compensation in a very easy to understand way. The partner dealing with my case, Tahir, kept me up-to-date with my son’s case throughout and I was very happy with the compensation my son received. I would be certain to recommend Longfords to any of my friends and have already referred one of my friends to them.

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Will Writing Solicitors

Call us today for a free initial consultation, and have your will created within 24 hours. our will writing solicitors are contactable 24/7 to answer your questions and support you with our will and probate services..

A well-drafted will gives you the peace of mind that your wishes will be respected. Passing without a will can cause administrative issues, and your estate may not be distributed to your family members in the way you want.

At Tyler Hoffman Solicitors we provide a personalised service to draft a will that meets your inheritance goals, optimises tax and ensures your will complies with probate and estate administration laws.

To learn more about how we can help, simply call us today, or fill out the contact form on this page and we will be in touch at a time that suits your needs.

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Why Choose Us for Will Writing Services?

Experience in Will Drafting: At Tyler Hoffman Solicitors, we stand out in the legal field for our exceptional will writing services. We pride ourselves on delivering a bespoke service that exceeds expectations, ensuring each will is tailored to the individual's wishes and circumstances. Wills are deeply personal, and so we commit to providing a service that addresses your unique. Our team ensures that every aspect of your will reflects your wishes, offering a level of personalised care that sets us apart.

Efficient Will Writing Service: Sometimes, a will may need a quick change or building from the ground up on short notice. We can prepare your will within 24 hours of your request.

Nationwide Reputation for Excellence: Located across our offices in Wakefield, Leeds, Halifax, Oldham, and Newcastle, our specialist will writing solicitors can assist you wherever you are based in the North. Tyler Hoffman Solicitors has earned a stellar reputation for handling not only high-profile and complex cases but also for the careful preparation of wills. Our commitment to excellence across various legal disciplines ensures that your will is prepared with meticulous attention to detail and a comprehensive understanding of legal requirements.

24/7 Accessibility: Questions and concerns can arise at any time. With our 24-hour service, you can contact us seven days a week. Whether you have an urgent query about your will or require immediate advice, our team is ready to assist you day or night.

We make the process as hassle-free as possible and even offer home visits at no extra cost!

Our highly experienced Solicitors will do all the hard work for you, explaining everything in plain English.

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How Tyler Hoffman Can Help You to Write a Will

Understanding Your Wishes and Circumstances: The first step you must take to begin the process of creating a will is to speak to our team. We will discuss your specific needs, assets and wishes. At Tyler Hoffman, we understand that every individual’s situation is unique - we want as much information from you as possible to create a will that best suits your goals.

Navigating the Legal Nuances: Drafting a will involves intricate legal knowledge and adherence to strict legal guidelines to ensure its validity. Our experienced solicitors are proficient in the nuances of will drafting in the UK, offering expert guidance on how to effectively structure your will to avoid potential disputes and ensure your wishes are honoured. We clarify the legal jargon and the complexities of the law, making the process accessible.

Managing the Different Aspects of Will Creation: Whether you have straightforward wishes or more complex arrangements involving trusts, guardianships, or tax planning, we offer a personal service to craft a will that meets your unique needs.

Ensured Compliance and Validity: While it is technically possible to create a will yourself, having the support of a solicitor is invaluable. Our wills and probate solicitors specialise in reducing the risks of errors that could render the will invalid or contestable. We meticulously review every detail, ensuring that your will is legally compliant and reflects your wishes accurately. This attention to detail provides peace of mind that your estate will be managed as you intended.

Continuous Support and Communication: From the moment you entrust us with your will preparation services, we maintain open and continuous communication. We are available to answer any questions and provide updates, keeping you informed and comfortable, and ready to make decisions. We are available 24/7 and can accommodate home visits or consultations at your convenience.

Fixed-Price Will Writing Service Cost: We believe in transparency and affordability, and so we offer our will writing services at a fixed fee of £150 + VAT. Understanding how much you will pay upfront eliminates any surprise costs, allowing you to budget accordingly. Our fixed fee includes drafting your will. Additional legal advice may bring further costs, but we will advise you on these before you are expected to commit to anything.

Free Consultation: To start the process and to ease any concerns you might have, we offer a free initial consultation. This session is a no-obligation opportunity for you to meet our team, understand how we can assist you, and gain insight into the will drafting process.

Our will writing solicitors are dedicated to providing you with a seamless and supportive experience in will drafting and preparation. Contact us today for support throughout the entire process.  

FAQs For Our Will Writing Service Solicitors

What is the process of creating a will.

Creating a will to ensure that your wishes are accurately reflected and legally binding involves a comprehensive process. Every will is different, so the nuances of this process vary, but here is a general outline of the key steps:

• Initial consultation: the process begins with a free, no-obligation consultation where we discuss your personal circumstances, assets and wishes. This initial meeting allows us to understand your needs and provide you with tailored advice on how best to structure your will.
• Gathering information: following the consultation, we will spend time gathering all necessary information about your assets, liabilities, and any specific wishes you have for your estate. This includes details about any beneficiaries and guardians for minor children.
• Drafting your will: with all the relevant information collected, our solicitors will begin crafting your will. This step involves careful consideration of your instructions to ensure that your will is clear, legally compliant, and aligns with your wishes.
• Review and adjustments: once the draft is prepared, we will review it with you, making any necessary adjustments. This ensures that every detail is correct and that you are fully satisfied with the provisions made.
• Signing and witnessing: for a will to be legally valid, it must be signed in the presence of two witnesses, who also need to sign the document. We can provide guidance on this process to ensure that it meets all legal requirements.
• Ongoing support: we are available to make any future amendments should your circumstances or wishes change.

Throughout this process, we maintain open lines of communication, providing support and reassurance. We aim to make will drafting a seamless and hassle-free experience, giving you peace of mind that your wishes will be honoured.

How much is your will writing service?

We offer our will writing services at a fixed fee of £150 plus VAT. This fixed fee ensures that you are fully aware of the will writing service cost upfront, with no hidden charges or surprises. Our pricing is designed to be competitive while ensuring access to high-quality legal advice and bespoke will drafting that meets your specific needs and wishes.

This fee includes the drafting of your will by our experienced solicitors and a thorough review to ensure legal compliance and the reflection of your intentions. For more complex wills that may involve trusts, in-depth tax planning or overseas assets, additional charges may apply, but these will always be communicated to you clearly and upfront during our initial consultation.

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Learn more about how our will drafting services can help you by simply calling us today for an initial consultation 03300 536786 , or fill out the contact form on this page to submit your query and arrange for a call from us at a time convenient for you.

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A will is an extremely important part of your life – and your death. Without a will, you can create all kinds of financial and interpersonal problems among friends and family, especially if there are already tensions between different people in your personal and home life in August 2024.

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If you do not already have an existing will, then it can seem daunting to try and create one from scratch. Many people in Oldham have no idea how a will looks, let alone how to create a legal document that can contain all the assets they want to spread around after their death. Even a basic will can seem like a tough document to produce on your own.

The best alternative is to use a cheap, reliable will writing service. Will writers can help you put together a will that is not only legally valid and binding but accurate to your wishes and the way that you want your family to be compensated after your passing.

A will is a major part of getting your affairs in order. We are a team of specialist will writers that understand how to tailor every single will to the client’s wishes and needs, acting as legal professionals to review and amend your will as needed to better suit the legal framework it exists in.

If you are interested in getting a valid will created, then our will writing services may be the best place to turn. There is no easier way to get a will created than sitting in the comfort of your own home and letting the professionals handle it for you.

Why Use Us?

Our team of specialist in-house solicitors and experts have formed a will writing service with a strong legal core. We understand how to construct a will that will not be contested or found invalid, writing firm and decisive details that fall within the legal requirements of any written will.

Co-Op Legal Services

We consider ourselves to offer co-op legal services, with several specialists cooperating at all times. This does not impact the solicitor cost and ensures that you get the best results possible.

Thanks to our Oldham online will writing service, plenty of past clients have been able to rest easy, safe in the knowledge that our will writing services have given each family member the security and stability they will need. As legal documents, it takes a lot of skill to craft a will completely free of ambiguity and uncertain language.

Our Work in Oldham

If you want to prove testamentary capacity and ensure that your will is carried out, then you want a will that is professionally written and able to give you all the right legal cover. A professional service like ours is not just there to protect someone’s interests but to make sure that the personal circumstances behind your will do not compromise your wishes.

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Our Oldham experts are far more than just simple will-writers. We know how to write wills that properly distribute your assets to your chosen beneficiaries, making sure that there are no vague terms or hard-to-understand passages that get in the way of a clear and direct will statement.

As a licensed team of barristers and legal experts, we understand how inheritance laws relate to your personal possessions. We also have a full understanding of the legal processes surrounding British wills and how they should be approached if you want a will of your own.

Our online will writing service provides an easy way to get a new will written quickly, tailored to your exact needs and preferences, through multiple in-depth discussions. Will writing services like ours need to be prepared to sift through legal details and personal information to figure out how the right kind of will can be constructed.

A will dictates what happens after your death, concerning both immediate family and personal friends. A professionally-drafted will is not just something you get for style – it also provides you with the legal protection and support you need to have your wishes carried out correctly.

A large part of our duties as your will writing service involves us carefully piecing together a will that matches your wishes and needs, making sure that absolutely nothing can be misunderstood or misinterpreted. Any vagueness could allow the will to be challenged, compromising your original intentions and wishes as a result.

Inheritance

Wills are commonly used to set aside possessions or assets for inheritance, whether that is your own home or just a simple lump sum of money. We know how to write inheritance documents in a way that will not leave any doubt about how those assets are distributed and the terms behind them being handed over.

This includes details like overseas assets or money that is given in set amounts every year – things that can require highly specific legal language to get right. In a complex family situation, our professional assistance can make a big difference in how the inheritance is carried out.

Probate is the process of a person getting the legal right to deal with your personal property after your death. Your will can name a family member or friend that you trust to handle your assets – if you do not, then your closest living relative may have a chance to apply for probate.

A will allows you to specify your own executor (or executors) that will carry out your wishes instead. Since probate awards some control over your assets, you may have somebody you would prefer to name as your executor – former partners, close family members, a best friend, etc.

Probate might sound like a small detail, but it can be important if you have highly specific wishes for what will happen after your death. Our will writing services take these details into account, even if they do not initially appear to be all that important.

Reasons For Getting A Will Written

There are many reasons to get a will written, some more obvious than others. This includes:

You Have Specific Wishes

Wills allow you to specify the kind of Oldham funeral that you want and means that your family do not have to make that decision for you. This can be important since many people have specific personal or religious preferences that will impact how they want their body to be treated after their death.

You Have Dependent Children

Providing for children after your death is important, especially if they are your own children. If you die without a will, then the courts will choose who takes care of them and what assets they are given, so specifying your wishes can be important.

You Aren’t Married

If you are not married or in a partnership, then there is no guarantee that your partner will get anything after your death. This could even include the home that you have both been living in if you owned it.

You Own Overseas Property

Owning property overseas can complicate things since inheritance laws might be different between the two countries. This often requires you to specify your own inheritance requirements – this gives your family and friends some guidelines on what they should be doing.

You Worry About Inheritance Tax

Inheritance tax can become a problem if your estate is worth more than £325,000 upon death. Specifying that everything above that threshold goes to your spouse can result in them avoiding the tax.

Things Change

Updating your will can be important if circumstances change. It is possible to keep a single will throughout your entire life (although your existing will is cancelled if you get married), but you will want to keep updating your will to make sure that it is relevant to your current wishes and list of assets.

Where to get a will written?

Online will-writing services provide a useful place to get wills written quickly and efficiently, condensing the usual will-writing process into something far more convenient. Local solicitors and online specialists like us are a great way to get your wills created on short notice.

Online wills are no less valid than wills that were written in person in Oldham. In fact, many online wills are written with more care and specificity than the alternative, thanks to the wider pool of experience that online specialists like ours can draw from. Online platforms are akin to an online law firm – offering the same protection in a more convenient fashion.

Keep in mind that will writing is not a regulated market. You want to be sure that you are using will and probate services you can trust, so be sure to do your research on any local solicitor you consider. Even a licensed solicitor may not be experienced enough to write more than a simple will with minimal details.

How to get a will written?

The easiest way to get a will written is to simply approach a will-writing team and start telling them what you are looking for. Our will specialists know how to turn even the most basic of will concepts into an effective legal document, all without major delays or legal hurdles.

You can contact us directly if you need a will written by experts who know exactly what they are doing. We are more than happy to take up the responsibilities of writing your will, putting all of our expertise and past successes into producing the best document possible.

What is the Cost of a Will Writing Service?

On average, expect to pay anything from £100 to £150 for a single will, £250 for a mirror will, and £400 for trust wills in Oldham. This can vary depending on where you go, but paying more for a higher-quality will is almost always a worthwhile trade.

A will writing service involves a lot of serious legal work and careful planning to ensure that the document is legally correct and free from any misunderstandings or vague passages. Even a small mistake in terminology can completely destroy an otherwise perfect document – many of the extra costs here are due to the time it takes to produce a good will.

A cheap will might technically be valid, but it may not offer the same fine print details that a higher-quality option does. This can become a significant problem at a later date – for example, a budget will using the wrong terminology for your civil partner or not specifying a legal guardian for your children.

Best will writing service near me

Finding a good will writing service in Oldham can involve a lot of searching in your own time. However, the best wills come from experts, and online services mean that you do not even need to be in the same part of the country to get a will prepared for you.

Online wills are perfectly legal, meaning that they can be a great option for people who want something more than their local will-writers can offer.

Legal Will vs Online Will

Getting a will written by local legal professionals can often seem like the right choice, especially if you do not want to spend too much time searching for any alternatives. However, online documents offer far more flexibility and often come from specialists with more varied kinds of experience.

Wills can be tricky to write, and you might think that an online will writing service would be a riskier option. However, both are fully legal – the only difference is which one suits your needs best, and how well you choose the company providing it.

The Advantages Of Getting Will Written By A Solicitor

Writing your will yourself is always an option, but even then, it can be a smart idea to get a will writer to revise and reword it. This is because:

• A solicitor knows what to ask. They will cover details you did not even consider to leave no loopholes or vague details.
• A professional can draft your will correctly, making it far more legally admissible.
• A solicitor will word your will correctly and use the right kind of language, ensuring that nothing is misinterpreted and none of your wishes can be spun into something they are not.
• A good solicitor understands how to draft wills to accommodate complex family structures or tense financial stations.
• You get the option of extra steps, such as inheritance planning.

What happens if I die without making a will?

If you die without having written a will, then your assets and debts pass on to your partner. If you have no surviving partner, then any children you might have take on the estate, divided equally.

While this is sometimes fine for tight-knit families in Oldham that can distribute the wealth as intended anyway, this can become a problem in almost any other situation.

Divorced or separated partners cannot inherit, but cohabiting or informally-separated partners still can. Other relatives may be able to inherit under specific circumstances if there is nobody else who can, following a specific order of priority.

If you have no people who are eligible to inherit your assets, then they pass to the Crown. This effectively puts them in the hands of the government, meaning that they are no longer accessible to your family unless somebody makes a case to prove otherwise.

What exactly is a will?

In general, a will is a document that spells out exactly what you want to happen after your death. That means the treatment of children, spouses, civil partners, bank accounts, properties, assets, and anything else that you might want to specify. It also includes your funeral preferences and any inheritances you wish to happen.

What Can you Include in a Will?

You can include a lot in a will, mostly involving who in your family or private life gets what. This might mean things like giving bank accounts to a civil partner or trying to securely store inheritances until your children are old enough to use them wisely.

What types of gifts can I include in my will?

There are three types of gifts involved in a will:

• Specific, meaning a particular item you own or amount of money you want to give.
• Non-specific, meaning a general term like “my collection of antiques”. These can sometimes require some interpretation from the beneficiaries.
• Residuary, meaning everything left after the specific and non-specific gifts. This could be to a specific person, or a general order to divide everything else up fairly.

You can also give gifts to children, held until they are 18, or give gifts directly to charities as a donation.

Can an executor of a will also be a beneficiary?

An executor in Oldham can be a beneficiary, and the executor is often chosen from the main beneficiaries of the estate. Sometimes multiple are chosen to prevent bias and self-interest.

Do I need a will if I don’t own a house?

Wills cover all belongings, not just property. “Estate” does not mean your physical estate but your general assets as a whole.

What if I don’t have anything to leave?

Having a properly drafted will can be important even if you have no direct assets. You and your possessions may be worth more than you think, and you can also use a will to specify your funeral wishes.

Tips for writing a will if you have young children

Writing a will when children are involved can be hard – but we can help guide you through the process. Parental responsibility involves picking guardians for children who may be left parent-less, and naming them if you have any specific assets you want them to take on.

Always put parental responsibility first. You do not want to leave your children with nothing.

Can I include funeral wishes in my will?

A large part of the will involves funeral wishes in Oldham. These can be amended if you change your mind later on.

Can a will help protect my home against potential care home fees?

While you can’t avoid care home fees, certain methods of creating a will can allow you to not pay inheritance tax.

I’m not married to my partner – should I make a will?

Making a will is important for any partnership that is not a marriage or civil partnership. Without a will, only certain situations will result in your assets being given to a non-spouse partner.

How does getting married affect your will?

Being married – or entering a civil partnership – makes your duties as will writer that much more important. Spouses and civil partners will not necessarily need to be left anything specific, but mirror wills can still be important for ensuring that certain assets pass between you if one of you dies.

Making a will and mental capacity

If a person lacks the mental capacity to create a will, then any will they create will not be legally binding. Using an online will service may allow you to get around this problem.

Our will writing service makes the process easy

Making a will can be simple if you use an online will writing service like ours. We provide a huge range of different options for creating the perfect will for your needs, discussing each point in detail to make sure that we are creating something that matches your wishes exactly.

We can deal with all kinds of specific information, from your registered civil partnership to the inclusion of a disabled family member. If you are living in England and Wales, then our services can provide exactly what you need – and we can start writing as soon as you need us.

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We at Get A Will Written in Oldham are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and are part of a recognised trade body. This connection with the Solicitors Regulation Authority shows that we are taking our online service very seriously.

Can any of my beneficiaries be a witness when I am making my will?

A beneficiary can’t witness a will, and neither can the spouse or partner of those beneficiaries. While many wills are created with around two witnesses there, our online service allows each client to create separate wills in private.

Where should I store my will?

Always store your will somewhere safe. This could be a locked safe, a filing cabinet, or a special hiding place. You need the physical document, so do not lose it, and get another created if you do.

Can my will be challenged?

Any will can be challenged, but that does not mean it will necessarily be successful. Most successful challenges involve situations where somebody is ignored unfairly in your will, or you have a request or gift that does not make sense and is not possible for your family and friends to complete.

What does undue influence mean in will writing?

Undue influence happens when somebody is pressured into creating a will, adding details they normally would not. This is not a practice approved by any legal body, and wills can be contested on the grounds that they appear out-of-character or biased towards somebody who may have forcibly had it changed for their own benefit.

Not all wills are regulated – Be Careful

Not all wills are safe and reliable. Even in England and Wales, you can end up setting wills that are not tax-efficient, that use incorrect information, or that are not even legally binding. Always choose a service or solicitor you feel confident with, like us.

FAQ’s

Do debts die with you.

Debts only die with you when there is no estate left and/or no relatives left to pay them in Oldham. While most debts will not incur any additional costs due to your death, they will not go away easily.

What about inheritance tax?

Inheritance tax only applies if your estate is worth more than 325,000. You can avoid this problem by splitting your money up more to get below that threshold.

Can I leave a will If I become incapacitated?

You can leave a will at any time. However, standard wills only apply if you die. The exception is living wills, which include details like whether or not you want to be resuscitated. These might also specify things that hold lasting power over your family even before you die, like property being given to family members in the event of you being severely wounded.

Can I Write My Own Will?

While you can write your own will, it is important to turn to a specialist as soon as you can. Wills require a lot of specialist legal language that the average person has not encountered before.

Even if you have every step of the writing process witnessed correctly by another person with some legal experience, the will you produce and the will we produce may feel like two separate wills.

What can I do if I think a relative’s estate has gone to the Crown?

You can attempt to claim an unclaimed estate if you think you have a reasonable justification for it. This is easiest to do when you are a relative. However, there is no guarantee that you will succeed.

Living together but not married or in a civil partnership in Oldham? A ‘cohabitation agreement’ gives you protection.

Cohabitation offers you some legal protection in England and Wales. Even if you are not married, you can still take your partner’s assets in many cases.

Is it possible to change somebody’s will after they have died?

You can only change a will if everybody involved in the decision agrees. This includes people who may be worse off from the changes. Challenging a will also counts.

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If you need a will done by a professional solicitor, contact us (outside of bank holidays) and let us know what you are looking for. Our co-op legal services ensure that several of our writers can cooperate to bring you the best legal document possible, matching your exact wishes and wants.

Feel free to contact us any time – aside from bank holidays – to get a full breakdown of what we offer. The sooner you talk with us, the sooner you get your finished will.

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We have an experienced team of solicitors who are on hand to help with every aspect of planning your estate - whilst no one wants to think of their mortality a Will is an essential document that everyone over the age of 18 should have.

When you  make a Will  you ensure that your wishes will be carried out to the letter and that your estate passes to your  intended inheritors  and not those determined by strict intestacy laws. If you have no Will and die ‘intestate’ your estate is distributed in accordance with the law and the State steps in.

Unfortunately, many people assume their spouse or partner will automatically inherit their estate, this is not necessarily the case and often family members are left with a larger than necessary tax bill.

A professionally drawn Will can also help to avoid costly disputes which can eat into the inheritance of family and friends.

A Will is of course a legal document and it is always recommended that you seek the advice of a solicitor in preparing it – when surveyed 80% of people want a face to face meeting with a trusted adviser, whereas only 4% would be happy to make a Will online.

If you marry, have remarried, have surviving children, are in a civil partnership, or are a single person with no close relatives, it is all the more pressing that a Will is made.

We would also recommend that an existing Will is reviewed by a solicitor every 5 years, or if any major changes have happened to your personal circumstances, wishes, executors or inheritors. Divorce and remarriage, children, grandchildren, a change in your affairs and relationships can all necessitate changes in your Will.

A carefully drafted tax-efficient Will also minimises Inheritance Tax which is not only a massive tax but also a very avoidable one. Trusts can also play an important part in this strategy.

As an added benefit to our Will clients we provide a  free Wills storage facility .

If you would like information on writing a Will, reviewing an existing Will, creating a Trust, or any issue that affects your estate, please call our team of helpful solicitors on  0161 785 3500 .

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As this is a legally valid document, there is a range of things that need to be included, and your will should be written in a specific way to ensure all of these needs are met.

Working with our will writing services can ensure that you or a family member has a professional will written on time. There is a range of ways we can help you during this time, and we support clients across England and Wales.

If you are interested in the professional assistance we can offer, do not hesitate to get in touch with our team today to see what we can do for you.

Why Use Us?

Our team of in-house solicitors in Oldham provide a specialist Will Writing Service. We can ensure that all of your personal possessions are protected during this time and can cover a range of assets, no matter the personal circumstances.

We can prevent a will from being successfully contested and protect someone’s interests following death. We work closely with a recognised trade body as well as those within the legal profession, such as local solicitors, as well as giving all clients their own executor to ensure the highest standard of work every time.

There are many reasons why you should consider working with professional will writers during this time, whether you are looking to get your own will completed or working on behalf of a family member.

Our professional will writers ensure that all areas of writing a will are completed, and we do this to a high standard. All our legal documents are assessed by a local solicitor to ensure they meet the needs of the client.

Working with a professional service covers all needs, including proving testamentary capacity. Our professional will writers will provide an assessment of capacity and ensure that this is recorded on file for future reference, preventing the will from being successfully contested and going against your wishes following death.

Many benefits come from working with us for the will writing process, and as a legal service, we can ensure that all needs are met during this time.

If you are interested in working with us and want to see how our will writing service can help, do not hesitate to get in touch with the Oldham team today to learn more.

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Working with our will writing service gives you access to not only a will writer but also members of the law society that can help you during this process.

With our practice approved by the solicitors regulation authority, we can provide a properly drafted will as well as offer ongoing advice that can help you during this time. These services can help family members following their bereavement and help your will be seen as you desired.

We understand that you may have a complex family situation and only want all the assets to go to your immediate family or specific people, which is why we offer a probate service as well as help to write your will.

Our Oldham barristers have a great understanding and experience with inheritance laws and will ensure that your will is handled the same way you desire. Working with our service provides the legal cover you and your family may need during this time, as well as providing a valid will.

Reasons For Getting A Will Written

Creating a will for the first time or getting a new will organised is a task that many people put off. However, it is one of the most important things you can do and may not take as much work as you have anticipated, especially when working with a professional will writer.

Getting a will organised is a way of protecting your family and loved ones following your death, ensuring that all your assets are handled in the right manner. Having a professional will makes it easier for any law firm to handle your assets following death and can prevent family disputes, issues within the family, as well as the overpaying of inheritance tax.

With a will, it will be easier for your personal possessions to be divided once you have died and ensure that your needs will be met.

Even a simple will can provide a range of benefits, and this is something we can help with. Working with professional will writing services like those offered by our brand, as well as many others, including the Co Op Legal Services, can help with many factors in Oldham, including:

• You have dependent children

One of the most important reasons for hiring a will writer is to protect your children. With a will, you can not only continue to provide for your children following death but also nominate a legal guardian for those who are under 18.

Your will covers more than your personal possessions, and it is a parental responsibility to ensure that your children will be taken care of even when you are no longer with them. A will can offer the same protection to your children in the form of a guardian as it would your personal possessions following death.

If you die without a will, there will be no one with parental responsibility for your children in Oldham, which means it will be up to the court to decide who should look after your children. This may result in something you do not want, which is why you should take some of your own time now to finalise your wishes and get them filed legally to protect your children.

• You are not married to your partner

If you are not married or in a civil partnership with your partner, then you should not expect anything to go to them following death unless you have made a will. If you are not a civil partner or married to the person you love, then this can cause a lot of issues should you die without a will.

Without the legal binding that comes from marriage or a civil partnership, it will be difficult for your partner to continue their life following your death. Even a basic will can cover their needs and ensure they get to remain inside your shared home without being a civil partner or married to you at the time.

Unless there is this legal binding in the form of marriage or a registered civil partnership, you need to have a will that indicates your wishes for your partner to protect them during this time. You should both have separate wills that indicate your wishes for each other if you are not a civil partner or married, or you can also have the same will, which is known as mirror wills to ensure all your needs are covered.

• You are worried about inheritance tax

If your Oldham estate is worth more than £325,000, it is likely going to be hit heavily with inheritance tax following your death. An IHT bill can be avoided by writing a will or updating your existing will to meet your current needs, ensuring that your personal assets can be handed on in full to your loved ones.

Working with our professional writing services can help you get around having to pay inheritance tax on your possessions, as we understand the exemptions that are available to all. For example, leaving everything that is above the threshold of £325,000 to your spouse or civil partner can avoid IHT and is something to consider if you do not want to pay this tax.

• Your personal circumstances have changed

Change is the only constant in life, which can make will writing difficult. However, working with a professional will writing service like the one we offer is a way to keep up with these ever-changing circumstances and ensure that your will reflects the circumstances of your life at the time of death.

For example, we will help you write a new will or update an existing will whenever you marry, divorce, or have children to ensure the right people are entitled to your possessions and care following death.

In England and Wales, your existing will is automatically revoked or cancelled when you get married. This does not apply to people in Scotland. To prevent former partners or civil partners from getting access to your assets following death, then you will need to write a will.

• You have specific funeral wishes

If you know what you want your funeral to be like and who you want to be there, then having a will is a way to ensure this will happen following your death. With a will in place, you can leave specific instructions for your family in Oldham so they do not have to make any decisions following your death.

This can be helpful as they may not have the mental capacity to deal with these things once you have died, but you can get your wishes by leaving them in the will.

• You have property overseas or own property with someone else

If you own your property on a joint tenancy basis, your ownership will automatically go to the other person when you die. This is part of the survivorship rules that are present in England and Wales.

However, if you own property on a ‘tenants in common basis’ then the intestacy rules will apply unless you have left specifications in your will and this is witnessed correctly. It is important to note that if you own overseas property, the rules may differ from those in England and Wales, which is why it is best to finalise your wishes in a will.

Where to get a will made?

Now that you understand the importance of having a will made, it is time to consider your options. We are professional will writers that can offer a range of services, including the writing of simple wills to ongoing professional advice to help you during this process.

We offer Co Op legal services in Oldham, including will writing services, to people across the nation to ensure that your possessions and assets will be protected after death. We have plenty of services that can help you during this time, as well as an online will writing service that can be easily accessed.

Working with our will writing services, in conjunction with Co Op Legal services, gives you access to everything you need during this time. We can provide a completely free quote and a draft of your will, based on your needs, and help you cover the solicitor cost during this time.

Following the writing of your will, we will securely store this document until it is required.

If you are interested in working with us, please get in touch with the team today. We can arrange a telephone or video call with you to discuss your needs and see what we can do for you at this time.

How to get a will made?

There are various steps involved in getting a will made, and while we can do a lot of the work for you, it is a good idea for you to understand the steps involved before paying for any service so you can determine what kind of help you need at this time.

Before you can make a will, there are some things you need to do first. These are things you should do before hiring our will writing services in Oldham, although we can help with these too. Before writing a will, you need to determine:

• What type of will you want to make
• Who do you want to inherit from you following death
• Who you would like to look after your children (if they are under 18 or you are dealing with a disabled family member)
• If you want to leave anything to a particular charity, which includes the registered charity number
• Who you would like to leave your estate to

Once you have determined these factors, it is time to start working on making your will.

The steps that are required to make a will are as follows:

1) Value Your Estate

Before you can make a will, you first need to determine what you own and how much you have. This can determine the type of will you need to make. You will need to have a list of assets that will be included in your will, which can be:

• your home and any other property you own
• savings in bank accounts and building society accounts
• National savings, for example, premium bonds
• insurance, such as life insurance or endowment policies
• pension funds, including any lump, sums to be paid after death
• investments, such as stocks, shares, or investment trusts
• motor vehicles
• jewellery, antiques, and other personal belongings
• household contents

As well as these, you also need to include debts as these are also referred to as assets in a will.

2) Decide how you want to divide these assets

Who will get what when you die is the main purpose of a will, and this is the most important step to do when it comes to writing one. This is something we can help with when you use our writing service, but ultimately the decision is yours when it comes to your estate and assets.

In this part of the process, you will need to think about who you want to benefit from your estate as well as the needs of your family, which need to be outlined in the will.

3) Determine any charity donations

A lot of people like to include a charitable donation of some kind in their will, and this is something you can determine now or at a later date.

4) Choose your executors

A single will requires at least one executor, and this is the person who will handle everything after you have died. This is a big role and one that requires a lot of responsibility, so it is something you should consider carefully.

5) Write your will

This is where paying for a will writing service can come in very useful, and we are highly experienced at what we do. As a leading will writing company in Oldham, we can help create a simple will or something more complex based on your needs and will ensure that everything you desire is covered in one document.

Our registered company number is accessible across the country, including with an online service. We can help you get your will done and ensure that all of your needs are met during this time to support your family during their bereavement following your death.

What is the Cost of getting a will made?

The cost of making a will can vary based on the method you choose and the kind of service you use. As a leading will writing company, we aim to offer the best prices for all our services and have helped people across the nation in this particular area.

We can provide free quotes and free will drafting services to help you make your decision. If you are interested in learning more about the costs of our services, please get in touch with the team today.

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We are a national will writing service that has worked with people across Oldham.

If you are interested in working with us, please get in touch with the team today to see how we can help and whether we are available in your local area.

Legal will vs online will

We offer both in-person and online will writing services. Online will writing services are accessible at all times and are available on bank holidays as well.

Regardless of the kind of service you choose, when signing the will you need two witnesses over the age of 18. If you are in Scotland, then you need one witness over the age of 16 for this part of the process.

The Benefits Of Getting A Legal Will Written

• Providing financial security for loved ones
• Making gifts of possessions and money
• Paying less inheritance tax
• Appointing guardians for your children
• Choosing your executors
• Avoiding inheritance disputes
• Creating a life interest
• Specifying wishes for your funeral

What happens if I die without making a will?

If you die without making a will, it can be difficult for your family to handle your assets in Oldham. Various consequences can come with not making a will before you die, based on your estate, your family, and these requirements.

For example, failure to make a will when you are not married or in a civil partnership could be disastrous for your partner, who may lose their home with you as they are not considered to be legally responsible for this. A will can also determine who has legal guardianship over your children or those in your care, which is something you need to consider.

It is always a good idea to have some form of a will written in preparation for when you die to ensure that your family is taken care of.

What exactly is a will?

According to the Co-Op legal services, a will is a document that allows you to determine what will happen to your assets and estate following death.

What Can you Include in a Will?

Everything you own can be included in a will, including:

• Household items, antiques, and other physical items you own
• Parental guardianship of children under the age of 18

There is a range of things that are included in your Oldham estate, which we have already mentioned. We can help ensure that everything is included in your will.

What types of gifts can I include in my will?

There are various ways that you can divide your estate in your will, such as:

• A pecuniary bequest (a fixed sum to a specific person)
• A specific bequest (for a specific item)
• A residuary bequest (a percentage of your estate)

Can an executor of a will also be a beneficiary?

It is possible for the executor of your will to also be a beneficiary of your estate.

Do I need a will if I don’t own a house?

It is a good idea to write a will regardless of what you own because there is more than just property ownership covered.

What if I don’t have anything to leave?

We all leave something behind when we die, even if it is a small selection of personal belongings which need to be organised by our family.

However, even if you do not have a lot and do not think that writing a will is worth it, you may have money or assets by the time you die, which can be assigned to other people through this legal document.

Can a will help protect my home against potential care home fees?

A trust will is what you need for this, and it protects your home or savings against future care home fees.

Making a will and mental capacity

To make a will, you have to understand what you are doing, which is to prove mental capacity. This is something you have to prove at the time that your will is written, as well as at the time it is signed by two witnesses.

Four things are required to prove this:

• you must understand the purpose of the will (which is the handling of your estate when you die)
• you must understand what is in your estate (which can be a general awareness)
• you must understand that people can make a moral claim on your estate, even if they are not a beneficiary
• you must not be suffering from what is legally known as a ‘disorder of the mind.’

Our will writing service makes the process easy

Making a will can be quick and easy if you use a will writing service. Working with us will ensure that you are getting access to the right guidance and support.

Our will writing service in Oldham will provide you with a specialist to help you complete each step of the process, and we will work with you from start to finish. Our will writing advisors can discuss your wishes, offer recommendations and help you to make a will that is right for you and your circumstances, no matter what these may be.

We are an authorised company number and are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), so you have peace of mind that your will is written in a way that is recognised by the law.

Where should I store my will?

Your will is stored in a safe place that can be accessed by executors when you die. We can keep hold of your orignal document as well as any other documents you require as part of your writing services.

Can my will be challenged?

All wills can be challenged, but when it is professionally drafted and backed by legal professionals like those in our team, it can prevent this from being a successful claim.

What does undue influence mean in will writing?

This is when someone has been influenced or forced to write their will by another person, and can affect the legality of the document.

Not all wills are regulated – Be Careful

While there are many services similar to ours in Oldham, not all of them are of the same quality. We are a regulated and secure will writing service that can provide legal documents for your needs.

FAQ’s

Do debts die with you.

No, as debts will be included in your estate.

Can I leave a will If I become incapacitated?

You can include guidance in your will to help if you become incapacitated, which will be used by solicitors.

Can I Write My Own Will?

Yes, you can write your own will, but it is always worth getting this checked by a solicitor to ensure this is legally binding.

Is it possible to change somebody’s will after they have died?

You can make variations to a will based on specific regulations, as outlined by the government.

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We are open every day, including bank holidays, so contact us today to see how we can help.

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We have used Get a Will Written for many years as they are certainly the best in the UK. The attention to detail and professional setup is what makes this company our go-to company for all our work. I highly recommend the team for the immense work - we highly recommend them!

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Maggie’s Oldham – Free Monthly Will Writing Service

Our Private Client Team are proud to announce their support of Maggie’s Oldham by providing a monthly Will writing service for their visitors and their loved ones.

Under the scheme straightforward Wills will be provided free of charge.

The sessions will be held on the second Tuesday of each month between 2-5pm at the Maggie’s Centre, based in the grounds of the Royal Oldham Hospital.  The next session will be held on 11 December.

We are honoured to be able to be involved with such an amazing charity and to be able to offer some peace of mind and comfort to those affected in a time of need.

We understand that making a Will can be a daunting prospect to some people but it really needn’t be.  Everyone should make a Will and it is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves and for our families.

Appointments at any of the sessions can be made by contacting Laura Tomlinson or Tom Hall at Maggie’s on 0161 989 0550 or by emailing [email protected] .

We cannot wait to start the scheme and to meet many of the wonderful people who visit Maggie’s.

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Various research indicates that between fifty and sixty percent of UK adults don’t have a will. That equates to over 30 million people whose property and other assets could be left to someone they have not chosen, or worse still to the Crown, when they die.

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What happens if you die without making a Will?

If you live in England or Wales and you die having not made a legally valid Will you are said to have “Died Intestate” and you could be leaving behind substantial financial problems for your close family. Without a will your estate is referred to probate court where the Crowns Intestacy Laws determine who will inherit your estate.

This generally means that if you have no living family members who can inherit under the rules of intestacy, your estate passes to the Crown. This process is known as ‘Bona Vacantia’ and at this point a treasury solicitor will be responsible for dealing with your estate, including all property and possessions.

Additionally, if you have children under 18 years of age, the court will make decisions about who will take care of the children and manage their finances, education and living arrangements.

By using our solicitor drafted Will Writing Service and making a legally valid Will you can specify your exact wishes and your chosen executors will ensure they are carried out precisely.

What exactly is a Will?

A Will can be just for yourself or for you and your partner and is a legal document that allows you to declare what you wish should happen after you have passed away. By making a Will you can:

• Appoint Executors  – One or more people you trust to carry out the terms of your Will (an executor can also be a beneficiary)
• Appoint Guardians  – To look after your children if under 18 years
• Name Beneficiaries  – People or charities you want to benefit from your estate
• Leave Legacies  – Gifts of specific items or fixed sums of money
• Create Trusts  – To help vulnerable or disabled beneficiaries, protect your assets for future generations or protect against residential care costs
• State Funeral Wishes  – This aspect of your Will is only a statement of a wish and is not legally binding on your executors

Your Will deals with the assets that you possessed at the time of your death, not what you had at the time of writing your Will. So even if you feel that you have little to leave right now, your financial situation could change considerably in the future. Particularly if you expect to pay off your mortgage, draw a pension or possibly receive an inheritance at some point.

Therefore making a Will could be the nicest thing you ever do for your family and friends.

Does getting divorced affect my will?

Once your divorce has been finalised your will is not cancelled, it still remains valid. However, the divorce does mean that your former spouse will no longer be able to act as an executor, nor can they be a beneficiary, so they can’t inherit from your Will.

While this outcome may be desired, it is not always the case, and if so you need to update your will accordingly to include your ex-spouse.

Why making a will is important?

Making a will is one of those things that most of us think is a good idea but nevertheless, still keep putting off. Having a will is an important way to protect your family and loved ones because it helps avoid family disputes about how your possessions should be divided after you are gone. It can also save on inheritance tax, something that few of us wish to see paid from our estate.

Furthermore, when a person dies without leaving a valid will, their estate must be distributed under to the rules of Intestacy and the person who has died is called an ‘Intestate Person’.

According to the rules of Intestacy, only spouses or civil partners and some other close relatives can inherit from the estate.

6 Reasons to make a Will

These are the top 6 reasons to make a will:

• Dependent Children – Besides providing for your children financially, if they’re under 18 you need to consider who would look after them and nominate legal guardians. If you die without a will and no other person has parental responsibility the courts decide who takes care of your children, and may not choose who you want. So it’s essential to record your wishes in a will.
• Not Married to your Partner  – If you cohabit and are not married or in a civil partnership, your partner will not automatically be a beneficiary if you don’t make a will. This could mean them not being able to stay in the home you shared together.
• Inheritance Tax Liability – If your estate is worth more than £325,000 including your share of property, everything above the Inheritance Tax threshold could incur a tax liability when you die. Making a will can help avoid IHT by leaving everything above the tax threshold to your spouse as there is no Inheritance Tax payable on assets left to a spouse.
• Change of Personal Circumstances – Always write a will or update an existing will when you marry, divorce or have children to ensure the people who stand to benefit are those that you choose. In England & Wales (but not Scotland) any existing will is automatically cancelled, or revoked, when you get married.
• Specific Funeral Wishes – If you have thoughts on how you want your funeral to be planned, you can leave instructions so that your family doesn’t have to make the decisions for you.
• Ownership of Property – If you own your home on a Joint Tenants basis, when you die your ownership automatically passes to the other owner under ‘Survivorship Rules’, but if you own your property on a Tenants in Common basis, the Intestacy Rules will apply unless you have a will. If you own property overseas, inheritance laws may be different from those in the UK.

Our family law solicitors have extensive experience in estate planning and will writing to ensure your exact wishes are carried out after your death.

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We’ve partnered with a number of expert Will writing professionals who can help support you in writing or updating a simple Will for free.

Irwin Mitchell

Irwin Mitchell are one of the UK’s leading will writing firms and as a Maggie’s partner, they offer a free Will writing service to our visitors and supporters. 

The service can be provided by post, online, over the telephone or face to face if there is a local Irwin Mitchell office near you. 

The National Free Wills Network

The National Free Wills Network champions local law firms to write simple wills for free for our supporters. 

They offer our visitors and supporters the opportunity to either write a new simple will, amend a current one and/or add a gift in their will to Maggie’s.

If you would like to write or update your simple will for free using this service, request your Free Wills Network pack  and they will send your pack straight to your home.

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We’ll Set Up Your Will Quickly and Easily

As part of the  Will Writers Network we offer clients a hassle-free service to create your Will in just a quick home visits around 1-2 hrs. Our will writers are based in Oldham  – . Call us today on 0800 368 9770  and get your will sorted

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Our Will Writers provide home visits in the daytime, evening and at weekends – whatever’s most convenient for you. You don’t need to take any time off work.

Our professional Will Writers make it all easy and free from stress. You don’t have to fill out any complicated forms. Your friendly local-based Will Writer will simply ask you all the questions needed to have your Will drafted. This usually takes no longer than 45 to 60 minutes, in the comfort of your own home, at a time to suit you.

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The process of making a Will is made as simple and easy as possible, without any unnecessary legal jargon, and our Will Writers’ prices are amongst the most competitive on the market, considerably cheaper than solicitors’ fees.

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All our Wills are individually drafted by legal executives. We do not use fill-in-the-blanks templates. Your Will expresses your own wishes and our professionals can advise you on ways to reduce the burden of inheritance tax.

Your Wishes

A will stands as the legal, written record of your wishes after your death. It is a legally binding document explaining how you wish to be buried, and how you would like to distribute your Estate. It’s gives you complete peace of mind knowing that your loved ones are taken care of, as you want.

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Without a will, your estate is divided according to the rules of intestacy, and your wishes may not be carried out by the person who inherits – especially if you have step-children, who get nothing if you die without a will, and have no say in your burial or your estate under the law of intestacy. These days, it’s not unusual for families to fall out over a dead relative’s estate, and permanent damage is done to previously stable families by greedy relatives.

At the Abbey Broadway  we understand the significance of a written Will and what it means to your life. We offer you the very best will writing service in the UK to ensure you avoid any future family disputes and to make certain that your assets are distributed according to your wishes.

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Your Will is important and must be drawn up by expert Will Writers – at Abbey Broadway  we leave no stone unturned to offer you professional will writing services in Oldham, protecting your assets and ensuring your loved ones are cared for as you intend.

We offer professional will writing services and experienced will writing advice, tailored to your own individual circumstances and needs.

The Will Writers Network represents only professional Will Writers who are members of recognised Will Writing Institutes in the UK, and who are signed up to the Will Writers Network Code of Professional Conduct.

To discuss how to put together your own Will in more detail, informally and without obligation, call us today on 0800 368 9770  or use our simple online form by clicking here .

So if you’re looking for help writing your will, let our local will writers visit you where ever you are in the Oldham and you’ll soon have the peace of mind your love ones will be taken care of after your passing. Call us now and let us help you.

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