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Wills
• Wills – It’s never too early, it can be too late
• Single and Mirror Wills from just £250
• Lasting Power of Attorney
• Trusts and Asset Protection
• Care Planning
• Business Planning
Making a Will and getting your affairs in order is something that we all know we should do and yet well over half of us don’t do it or never get around to it. A Will is a way to show your family that you care, because in reality, it is they who will have to sort out the problems if you die without having a Will written.
You’ve worked hard to build the assets that you have, the savings, the pension, your home and even your dependent children are all potentially at risk if you don’t have your Will in place. Assets that you think will pass to your children may not. Your children may end up in care if you don’t appoint guardians to look after them and your savings and bank accounts can be frozen. It baffles us why people don’t see this as a priority and put off what could potentially save your family and loved ones thousands of pounds and months, even years of hassle.
Writing a Will is no doubt one of the MOST IMPORTANT decisions you keep putting off. Call us now and arrange for a free consultation. We will guide you through the process, answer any questions you have and provide peace-of-mind for you and your loved ones. All our Wills are tailor-made to each of our clients so you can be assured your Will is exactly the right one for you.
At Clayton Reeds we are passionate about Will writing and our aim is for everyone in the UK to have a legally valid Will to make life easier for those left behind when the inevitable happens.
It’s really easy to make your Will with us. We don’t like to bamboozle you with all the usual Will writing Jargon so we’ve tried to make the process as simple as possible. Sometimes we can’t avoid legal wording, after all it’s a legal document, but what is important is that you understand what your Will is going to do for you and more importantly how it will help your loved ones.
You’ve been meaning to do it for some time now. Don’t put it off any longer; book your free consultation now and one of our team will then call you to arrange everything. Simple.
Bloodline Planning
Would you want your assets to completely bypass your children or the people you intended to inherit from your estate? Of course not — but it can happen more easily than you might think if your Will isn’t set up in the right way.
Take this common example: a husband leaves everything to his wife, with the understanding that it will eventually pass to their children. So far, so straightforward. But if the wife later remarries and then passes away, her new husband could inherit everything — meaning the children from the first marriage receive nothing at all. This situation is known as sideways disinheritance, and it’s sadly one of the most frequent and avoidable reasons families end up in disputes over Wills and estates.
And it’s really easy to solve. Call us now and we can guide you through the process to ensure your Will is written correctly and those you intend to inherit, do so.
Trusts
A Trust is simply a way of looking after your assets — like your home, savings, or investments — both while you’re alive and after you’ve gone. Many people use Trusts to help protect what they’ve worked hard for, so it ends up in the right hands at the right time. For example, a Trust can help reduce the impact of third-party costs, support someone with a disability without affecting their benefits, or make sure your home eventually passes to your children rather than a partner’s new spouse or their family.
Trusts are also a great option if you have a blended family, a second marriage, or loved ones who might need a little extra guidance in managing money. By setting up a Trust, you can decide how your assets are managed and when they’re passed on — adding a layer of clarity and protection that a simple Will can’t always provide.
Although a Will is often enough, there are situations where a Trust can make life much easier for those you care about. It can help avoid complications around inheritance, or remarriage, and gives you more control and flexibility over what happens to your estate. In short, a Trust can give you peace of mind knowing your wishes are clearly set out and your family’s future is that bit more secure.
Power of Attorney
You don’t have to be old to lose the ability to deal with your own affairs. Life can throw unexpected challenges our way — an accident, illness, or even being abroad for a long period could make it difficult to manage everyday things like paying bills, arranging your mortgage, or keeping on top of investments. Without a Power of Attorney in place, your family could find themselves unable to step in and help without going through a long and costly legal process.
A Power of Attorney gives you the freedom to choose who you’d want to make decisions for you if you couldn’t do it yourself. You can tailor it to your situation — whether that’s giving someone the authority to handle your mortgage payments, oversee your savings and investments, deal with property matters, or manage your business interests. It’s a way to stay in control, even when you can’t be directly involved.
It’s also much safer than relying on informal arrangements like sharing your bank card or online passwords. A Power of Attorney is a legally recognised document that protects both you and the people helping you. It means the people you trust can act in your best interests, with clear guidance from you, giving everyone peace of mind that important decisions — financial or personal — will always be handled properly
Call us and one of our team will help you understand how a Power of Attorney works offering you serious long-term peace of mind.
Document Storage
It’s great that you’re taking the decision to write your Will. There are far too many that don’t so you’re making a smart choice. Worryingly though, over half of Wills that are written cannot be found when the time comes. They could be with a friend, a local solicitor, under the mattress, maybe behind the wardrobe, sometimes they are in the safe but nobody knows where the key is.
Our secure document storage service ensures that when the time comes, your executors can easily locate your Will and carry out your wishes accordingly.