MENU Wills, Probate & Later Life Approximately 60% of the population have not made a Will, which means their loved ones could face financial hardship in the event of their death. Having an effective Will is essential when preparing for the future, because it controls what happens to your assets after you have gone. This can safeguard the future for your loved ones, making it much simpler to deal with your affairs after your death, and can be a great comfort to your family during what is a very difficult and emotional time. We have extensive experience in supporting individuals with preparing a Will and appointing an executor, and pride ourselves on the bespoke advice we provide to each and every client. What is a Will? A Will is a legal document that allows you to state what will happen to your assets following your death and can also include instructions for your funeral. Within your Will you can state what will happen to your finances, including bank accounts, pensions or investments, personal possessions and property. Do I need a Will? Being married or in a civil partnership offers no guarantees that your spouse will automatically inherit your estate. Having a legally valid Will allows you to control who receives your assets following your death, making it an incredibly important document that can ensure financial security for your loved ones in the future. Without one, you cannot control what will happen to your estate. What is Probate? A Grant of Probate is a legal document that is issued to the executor of your Will after your death. It enables them to take control of your financial assets, such as bank accounts. For expert assistance and tailored advice in preparing a Will or drawing up a Grant of Probate, contact our specialist team on 0800 988 0777. Our Probate team is headed up by Caroline Phelan who supervises Aaron Johnson. Price and Service Information for uncontested Probate Get in Touch 24 Hour Claims Freephone 0800 988 0777 Contact Us Elderly Client Administering An Estate Contesting A Will Court of Protection Defending a Will Deputyships Resources Trusts, Wills & Probate Library Assessing Mental Capacity - Guidance Asset Valuation Problems - Chattels CGT and Shares in Estates Valuation Trap Changing Wills For Benefit Cohabitees and Death - Who Can Claim? Dealing With an Insolvent Estate Estates - What Happens if Values Fall? Heir Hunters - Take Advice! Helping Your Executors How do I Leave Money to Charity in My Will? Lasting Powers of Attorney Making Your Will - Guidance The Unclaimed Assets Register What Happens on Intestacy? What is a Trust? Who is Under the Influence? Wills & Probate Wills and Probate Show More Our Team Contact Us First Name Last Name Email Phone/Mobile CONTACT US NOW Need Help? GET ADVICE TODAY About OUR PEOPLE BLOG & PRESS CAREERS Company TEAM ABOUT US Claims INJURY CLAIMS MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE INDUSTRIAL DISEASE EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS 2nd Floor Mermaid House, 2 Puddle Dock, London EC4V 3DB 2nd Floor, Whitefriars, Lewins Mead, Bristol, BS1 2NT Ground Floor, Leeman House, Station Business Park, Holgate Park Drive, York YO26 4GB Phone: 0800 988 0777 Email: enquiries@pattinsonbrewer.co.uk © Copyright Pattinson Brewer 2021 Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions