Got Property – Then Get a Will Say Local Legal Experts
‘Where there’s a Will there’s a way’
QualitySolicitors Lockings based in Beverley, Hull and Hedon are keen to raise awareness of the importance of having a Will and keeping it up-to-date.
Each year thousands of people die in this country and most of them leave their families with all the problems of Intestacy, which means to die without a legally valid Will.
Commenting on why home owners should ensure they have an up to date Will they said;
“If you have children, own a home have savings or have a business, then having a Will applies to you. It isn’t the daunting prospect many people might imagine, it actually provides a sense of relief to know that loved ones will be taken care of as stated in the Will.”
“The common mistake made is that people believe their possessions will automatically be passed on to family members. This is not always the case, as without a Will, the courts could decide how the estate is divided.”
“It is just as important to keep a Will up-to-date. If a couple separate and don’t change their Will it could mean that upon death the ‘Ex’ would inherit the estate.”
60pc of Adults in the UK do not have a Will
With two thirds of the adult population in the UK not having a Will and less of us getting married, it remains an important document that offers peace of mind knowing that your loved ones will be taken care of.
Most importantly having a Will written by a solicitor ensures that it is stored safely and can be kept up-to-date when circumstances change.
As the saying goes – ‘Where there’s a Will there’s a way’, for further information, please call QualitySolicitors Lockings on 01482 300200 or visit www.qualitysolicitors.com/lockings
