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Business profile
The Will Writing Shop is an experienced legal consultancy specialising in estate planning, Will writing and other related matters based in Ipswich Suffolk. Our Will writers are fully qualified and experienced in every aspect of Will writing and associated legal matters - providing services held to an exceptional standard of accuracy and quality.
A Will is a very important document - likely one of the most vital ones you'll ever make. Despite this, many people do not get around to writing one. It is estimated that as many as 70% of people have not created a Will - and instead assume that the intestacy rules that occur when they pass away without leaving a legally valid Will shall align with their wishes. This may be true for some, but is often far from reality. Therefore, it is wise to seek the advice of a professional Will Writer or specialist solicitor to ensure that your wishes are carried out exactly. We offer client-specific advice tailored to each individual's circumstances and needs - avoiding the use of legal jargon where possible.
We are proud to offer professional, legally sound advice at competitive prices. Contact us via call or email, or see the information forms on our website to receive your Will writing quote and free, non-obligatory consultation.
All will consultants are qualified by examination in all areas of estate planning and associated documents. We have at £2million Professional Indemnity Insurance cover to protect our clients and £2m Public Liability insurance cover. Each of our consultants have undergone a Disclosure & Barring Service disclosure and undertake regular training to ensure their knowledge is up-to-date.
Can I handwrite my own homemade will?
The simple answer is 'yes.' However, you must make sure that it's valid. A will is one of the most important legal documents you will make so it needs to be written and signed correctly. Common errors with home-made Wills include invalid attestation: you must sign your will in the presence of two independent witnesses; ambiguity: this can be as to the distribution of your estate or uncertainty either due to the subject matter or uncertainty of the beneficiary.
A broad gift of 'my Investments' or 'the contents of my house' is often requested but this interpretation can vary from person to person and could result in gift failing or the estate being distributed in a way that was unintended. To ensure peace of mind, it is always advisable to seek legal advice and have your Will professionally drawn up.
How often should you update your will?
The government recommend that you should review your Will every 5 years to ensure that it remains current and accurately reflects your wishes.
Any major change in your life can affect the validity of any Will you have in place. You should seek legal advice should you separate from your spouse or divorce, get married (this revokes any Will you have previously made), if you have a child, if you move house or if anyone named in your Will dies.
What should be included in your will?
Your beneficiaries: the people who you want to benefit from your Will.
Guardians: Who you would like to look after any children under 18.
Executors: the people you would like to appoint to sort out your estate and carry out the wishes in your Will after your death
Reserve beneficiaries: what should happen if the people you want to benefit die before you
Charity: you can also include a charity in your Will.
