We’re often asked ‘why should I make a Will?’ Or ‘what is the best age to write a Will?’ And we’ve even heard some turn down the idea as they consider themselves ‘too young.’

A Will is hugely important in that it allows you to set out your wishes to be applied to your Estate after your death. It’s also important that a Will is properly drafted by a professional – and this is where Walker Foster can help.

Making a Will with us will give you the comfort and certainty that things are properly accounted for when you die. Our team of legal professionals has years of experience of drafting Wills as well as advising on all the other legal matters which arise when someone dies such as probate, trusts, administration of estates and property sales.

Already made a Will?

You might be thinking ‘I’ve already drafted a Will, this doesn’t apply to me.’ The question then becomes ‘how long ago?’

Your Will should be reviewed every few years to ensure that you still wish to make the same provisions and gifts.

For example, you may have sold or given away a specific item that you had previously intended to gift to someone.

Another reason to review your Will would be because your personal or financial circumstances have changed. Marriage, divorce or the arrival of children/grandchildren can all impact on Wills.

The only way a Will can be legally changed is by:

• Making a codicil to the existing Will
• Making an entirely new Will.