Guarantee your possessions go to the right people
Without a Will, your estate (i.e. your possessions and money) may go to people you didn’t plan on benefiting from your life’s work. At Affinity Advice, we make it our mission to make sure this doesn’t happen. We work with a trusted Will writing partner who can provide tailored Will writing around your personal circumstances, offering packages that suit you and your family.
Wills are referred to a third party. Neither Affinity Advice Ltd or PRIMIS are responsible for the service received. These services are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and may have limited consumer protection.
What is a Will?
A Will is a legal document that expresses your wishes regarding your property, assets, and money, and how these are distributed after you die.
Generally, your estate will go to your family or dependents, but it’s not uncommon for people to pass things on to charitable organisations or companies, instead.
Generally, your estate will go to your family or dependents, but it’s not uncommon for people to pass things on to charitable organisations or companies, instead.
Is a Will important?
Undoubtedly. Not only is this your life’s work that we’re talking about, but not having a Will can lead to confusion and disputes between family members that nobody wants when they’re grieving. It also provides clarity for any children in your life under the age of 18 and who should look after them in the case of your death.
However, while this is the case, we understand that thinking about death is never a nice thing to do, especially if you’re in the prime of your life with nothing to indicate otherwise.
Having a Will in place earlier than later helps you find peace of mind and avoid disputes down the line, and it helps you make sure your wishes are catered for after you pass.
However, while this is the case, we understand that thinking about death is never a nice thing to do, especially if you’re in the prime of your life with nothing to indicate otherwise.
Having a Will in place earlier than later helps you find peace of mind and avoid disputes down the line, and it helps you make sure your wishes are catered for after you pass.
The Will writing process
Will writing is a specialist industry and as a result, we refer this service to a trusted third party. However, the process will look a little something like this:
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You start by taking stock of everything you own.
This will include savings to properties, pensions, debts, and everything else in your name.
2
The Will writing process begins.
This can be carried out with our trusted partner so no stone is left unturned.
3
Before it’s finalised, you’ll need to choose an executor who will carry out your wishes as set out in your Will.
You can select more than one executor if you’d prefer, and they should be someone you trust, like a relative or friend. You can also choose a solicitor or accountant, but make sure they can handle the responsibility.
Speak to one of our team about your Will today.
Will writing FAQs
What you should never put in your Will UK
It’s crucial you only include things in your Will that you own outright. This means leaving out things like leased cars or purchases made on finance or with hire arrangements in place.
Life insurance policies and pensions set to be automatically passed on to a beneficiary should also be excluded when writing a Will.
How to make a Will
If your estate isn’t straightforward, you should seek professional advice regarding making a Will. You’ll also need an executor to carry out your wishes and a witness to make your Will legally valid. In addition, you can update your Will with an official alteration, also known as a codicil, or by making a new Will.