Wills & Will Writing Solicitors

Planning for the future is crucial, but we often leave it too late—working together with our team of qualified solicitors who appreciate the sensitive matter of writing a Will will ensure your family remains protected upon your passing. Many people do not create a Will because they feel they do not have significant assets or that it’s too expensive. However, not planning for the future can create difficulties for your family at an already distressing time, which may result in your estate not being distributed as you would like.

A Will is possibly the most important legal document any of us will ever have to make, so you’ll want to ensure you seek a trusted partner to take care of all the intricacies surrounding the Will-writing process. Highly commended in the October 2023 British Wills and Probate Awards, Rowlinsons Solicitors has been recognised for its achievements and success in the Wills and probate sector.

Our friendly and highly approachable team takes the time to understand your concerns and circumstances with a view of providing empathetic but straightforward and practical guidance, providing local Will Writing services in Cheshire and beyond. We aim to ensure that you set out your wishes clearly and effectively whilst minimising the risk of future issues for your loved ones.

Along with helping you write your Will, we can also assist with other related matters, including updating an existing Will and providing guidance on gifts, trusts and inheritance tax (IHT) planning. At the same time as writing a Will, we also find that many of our clients want to make a lasting power of attorney and we can also advise on the same.

Our Will Writing Solicitors in Cheshire have helped thousands of people over the years from across the North West to plan for the future. Our expert team can support you when it’s time to consider your will, wherever you live in England and Wales.

Our clients include everyone from those with limited assets looking for peace of mind to those with high-value and complex assets who need specialist support and estate planning advice.

Whatever stage of life you are at, if you are thinking about the future and want to make the best provision for your loved ones, our Will Writing Solicitors will give you clear and practical advice to help you build the plans you want.

To make an appointment, please call 01928 617 054 or click here for a call back.
 

Do I need to write a Will?

Many of us tend to push things to the back of our minds that don’t need immediate attention—writing a Will is a prime example. Rather than looking at the subject of Wills as morbid, you could approach the matter as a fact of life and something that will ensure that your home, family and future generations have the protection and care you want them to have in a manner precisely designed by you.

A Will is essential for ensuring your loved ones are cared for after your passing, providing a clear plan for the distribution of your assets, securing tax exemptions or relief for your beneficiaries and setting up protective measures for your estate across generations. It details who will execute your Will and specifies your preferences for your funeral. Crucially, a Will covers provisions for the guardianship of children, whether they are under 16 or have grown up, ensuring your wishes are respected regardless of when you pass. By organising these critical elements, your family and loved ones will experience a smoother transition and be better supported during a difficult time.
 

What will happen if I do not write a Will?

Should you pass without a Will, the law will decide who will inherit your assets under the rules of intestacy, the results of which might not be what you wanted. Consequently, the people you would have wanted to look after your affairs and inherit your possessions may not automatically do so. With this in mind, seeking advice from a Will Writing Solicitor is crucial in setting out your wishes.

The rules of intestacy do not recognise step-children or unmarried partners. Therefore, without a Will, your assets will unlikely get passed to those closest to you.

If you have previously been separated but never divorced, your estranged spouse will inherit your estate and be responsible for its administration. If your children are under 18, you will not have a say in who looks after them, nor will you have control over the age at which they receive their inheritance.

You would be unable to donate to your favourite charities, and there would be no provision made for those not directly related to you. The crown could even obtain your estate if the law finds no blood relatives.

To give you peace of mind that your loved ones and their interests remain protected in the future, you should arrange to write your Will as soon as possible.
 

How to ensure my Will is followed

If you want to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your passing, drafting a Will is a crucial step. As a Will is one of the most important legal documents you will ever create, it should be drafted correctly to ensure you remain protected. If you don’t do it right, it could render the whole thing invalid.

At Rowlinsons Solicitors, we stress the significance of personalised expert legal guidance when drafting a Will. Our dedicated Will Writing Solicitors will ensure that every aspect of your Will is carefully crafted to meet your specific needs.

If this is your first experience writing a Will, our team is available to offer comprehensive support, offering straightforward and clear advice to give you the peace of mind that your loved ones will handle your estate exactly how you wish.

We can assist you in numerous key areas, including but not limited to:

1. Drafting your Will: We can help you to create a Will reflecting your specific intentions for your estate, ensuring your document is legally sound and you distribute your estate precisely as envisioned, preventing potential distributions among your loved ones.
2. Choosing your executors: Your executor is the person who will be responsible for administering your estate according to your Will’s terms, so selecting this person is a crucial decision. We will guide you through choosing a reliable executor who you are confident will fulfil your wishes as you intended.
3. Valuing your estate and advising on IHT: When considering potential IHT implications, along with other factors, understanding your estate’s value is vital. We can offer a detailed valuation of your assets, delivering strategies to minimise IHT and maximise your beneficiaries’ inheritance.
4. Providing instructions for your funeral: If you would prefer, your Will can also include specific instructions for your funeral to ensure your loved ones respect your final wishes. Making these decisions in advance can be beneficial for your loved ones, alleviating them of the burden during an already difficult time.
5. Making a lasting power of attorney: Alongside your Will, having a lasting power of attorney ensures that, should you become unable to manage your own affairs, there will be someone you trust to do so; this can provide security for your health-related and financial decisions in the future.