The importance of having a properly drafted Will – why make a will?
Drafting and making a Will is the only way to ensure that your money and property is left to the people you want. If you die without first making a Will, your property and money will be distributed according to a legally pre-determined order known as the rules of Intestacy and you (and your family and friends who survive you) will have no say over what happens to your assets. This can have extremely unfortunate consequences. For example, under the rules of Intestacy an estranged relative could inherit all or most of your Estate whilst your (unmarried) life partner is left nothing. By taking the simple steps needed to make a Will, not only can you leave your money and property to exactly who you want – and in so doing avoid unnecessary heartache for your loved ones – you can also leave a tax free legacy to a charity. Many of our clients choose to leave a small legacy to a local charity in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey or SW London that has given them, or their loved ones, support and ass
