Chartwell Green
We help clients plan their estate to ensure that their Will and wishes are recorded and delivered when the time comes to deal with the estate, which helps family and friends, when having to deal with arrangements whilst grieving. We understand the importance for our clients to have comfort that their wishes will be executed to the benefit of the people they care about the most. If you don't make a Will then on your death you will have died intestate. This can be painful as it sounds for your loved ones who may suffer financial hardship and distress at a time when they least need it, whilst your affairs are sorted out. If you do make a Will then the legal process in dealing with your affairs will be easier (and therefore less expensive), and much less painful at a time when your loved ones will need all the help that they can get. If you do not make a Will then you will have no control over who will inherit what you own. Intestacy rules will determine ultimately to whom your assets will pass, depending how much you own and which of your relatives (if any) is still living. Spouses may not receive everything and charities, friends and unmarried partners will definitely receive nothing. If you do make a Will then you can name the beneficiaries (including charities and friends if you so wish) and you will know with certainty who will inherit from your efforts. If you don't make a Will then your estate my have to pay a charge of inheritance Tax (IHT). If you do make a Will you can distribute your assets in such a way that any IHT charge is minimised or even eliminated altogether. If you don't make a Will and you are a parent of young children then you have no control over who looks after them should anything happen to you. In such circumstances, the courts will appoint someone on your behalf - someone you may not have chosen. If you do make a Will then you can appoint guardian of your choice who will look after your children until they reach the age of eighteen.
