Well done, you’ve done the hard part – deciding to organise your Will! You are in the 39% of the UK adult population who have done the same. We are still working on the rest!
A Will is an essential document as it allows you to determine what happens to your money, belongings and loved ones once you have gone. From a few pounds in your bank account through to multiple properties or businesses, you have worked hard for what you have and you should be able to determine what happens to it, not the Government.
Executors
These are the people who will administer your Estate in accordance with your Will. They may work closely with a professional, or arrange it all themselves. Either way these people need to be people you trust. You should also consider having a reserve Executor, in the event that your first predeceases you or is unable to act when the time comes.
Guardians
These are the people who you wish to look after your children, assuming they are under 18 when you pass away. Whilst the natural choice may be grandparents, it’s important to consider their ages and those of your children. Perhaps brothers or sisters may be more suitable? It’s a personal decision but it’s essential you think about the implications of your choice both now and in years to come.
Your Estate
Essentially your Estate is everything you own. From your house through to your car, and even cash in the bank and savings or shares, you need to think about who you want to receive what. These people are known as your Beneficiaries.
Beneficiaries and Distribution of Your Estate
A standard Will allows for basic distribution of your Estate, such as all to your spouse/partner or split equally between your children. If you would like a more complicated distribution additional charges may apply.
Have a think about what you own and who you want to receive it.
Other Things to Consider
Here is a list of features included in a basic Will and any additional charges that may apply if more are required. (Please note that the prices below exclude VAT)
- PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING
Please identify all people by their full names (title, forename, middle name(s) and surname) providing their current address and noting how they are related to you
Please do not use abbreviations of names or locations
Please tick the appropriate tick box for any multiple choice questions
This form must be fully completed with accurate information to ensure that your Will is drafted with the correct clauses to meet your wishes
All information disclosed to us shall be treated in the strictest confidence and shall be secured and protected in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations
Should you choose to withhold or provide inaccurate information then we may be unable to draft your Will and we shall not be held liable for any losses caused to your Estate or your Beneficiaries
Don't worry if you can't complete it all in one go, you can save the form and return later to finish. If you have any difficulties filling in the form please contact us
Executors
Executors are personally and financially liable for the work of administering your Estate and carrying out other instructions in your Will. This can often be stressful and very time consuming, a typical estate takes 6-9 months to complete the probate process.
We highly recommend appointing a professional executor as they have no conflict of interest and the expertise to get the process completed as efficiently as possible. It doesn't cost anything to have a professional executor appointed in your Will as they will only commence work after your death. If you do select a professional executor below then National Will Writers will be appointed to act for you.
If not, please appoint people you trust to carry out your wishes. These can be beneficiaries, however this can cause problems and arguments through a conflict of interest.
Details of your Estate
To ensure that your Will is written correctly, your wishes are carried out and that your beneficiaries do not pay any unnecessary taxes it is essential that we know what is in your estate, how much it is worth and how it is owned. We do not need exact figures to the penny, just try to be as accurate as possible.
Please ensure anything that is owned with anyone else is listed under joint assets, for example joint bank accounts or property owned jointly.
Incorrect information provided here could have serious implications and we cannot be held liable for any losses due to inaccurate information provided on this form.
Value of Assets in £*
Solely Owned
Jointly Owned
Value of Liabilities in £ *
Solely Owned
Jointly Owned
If you have any pensions or death in service benefits, it is very important to nominate beneficiaries for these to avoid your beneficiaries having to wait 6-9 months for them to pay out and to avoid paying any unnecessary taxes.
We will need to document these alongside your Will to ensure they are not taxable and get tied up for 6-9 months in probate. Please upload the Policy Summary/Schedule pages of any life policies you have showing the amount of cover, type of cover, when it started and when it finishes etc. This is normally covered on 2-3 pages for each policy.
Beneficiaries
Funeral Wishes
It is important to remember that the Will may not be read before the funeral takes place, so if you have specific wishes it is best to have these details with your executors, or in a funeral plan.
It is worth considering having a prepaid funeral plan as the cost of funerals are rising by 8-10% each year so your savings are extremely unlikely to keep up with the increasing prices.
It also makes things easier for loved ones as there is less to do at such an emotional time.
Prepaid funeral plans can be paid in one go or in easy monthly payments, the best part being that you pay todays prices rather than the price of one when you die.
We offer the most competitive plans in the marketplace.
Declaration
- Your Will is a very important document. Once we have produced your Will it should be legally checked after being signed and witnessed to ensure it is valid and then stored securely to ensure it is kept safe. Having your Will registered correctly on the National Will Database means that your Executors (and all solicitors) can always locate it at the time they need to act.
- Amendments to your Will so there are no charges for us to make necessary amendments when changes are required like addresses/executors/guardians/gifts/beneficiaries etc. (minimum £95 plus VAT depending on work involved).
- Initial fully bound hard copy of the Will instead of pdf to print at home. (£10 plus VAT separately).
- Access to a probate helpline for guidance when the time comes.
- Storage, validation and registration of your Will and any accompanying documents in a secure storage facility (normally £30 plus VAT per year). Includes a validation check to ensure your Will has been signed and witnessed correctly. A certificate will also be sent to you showing the registration on the National Will Database so that your executors can easily find your Will.
- Our amendments package with optional storage, validation and registration includes all the following:
Please read the following declaration and tick the box below.
I confirm that I am over 18 years of age and of sound mind. The information given is complete and correct and is to be used as the basis for preparing my Last Will and Testament(s). In addition to appointments, legacies and distribution of residue, I agree to my Executors and Trustees having normal powers to aid the administration of my Estate. I know of no other Trusts or constraints which would prevent my Estate being distributed as I wish.
I understand that there will be additional charges if further changes or amendments are desired after I have had my consultation and given my instructions.
I understand that the document(s) prepared will not be legally valid until they are signed, dated and witnessed correctly. If we do not choose an option for a legal validity check to be completed on our document(s) after they have been signed and witnessed then I take full responsibility for any losses caused by this.
I have read and agree to the terms of business on the website of the company I redeemed my voucher with.
Thank you!
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