Wills Solicitors in Bury St Edmunds
Contemplating a time when we are no longer around to take care of the people we love can be overwhelming, so it’s unsurprising that many of us put off making a Will. However, leaving clear instructions about how we wish our estate to be divided can provide some much-needed certainty and comfort for those left behind and reduce their stress, at what is already a difficult time.
It’s important to address the matter of your Will as soon as possible. With our Wills solicitors in Bury St Edmunds, you can rest assured that your wishes will be accurately recorded, giving you and your loved ones peace of mind.
At Ashton’s Legal, we pride ourselves on providing first-class legal advice with a personal touch. We understand that making a Will can be a big step, so we will guide and support you through the process with empathy and understanding. We will take the time to get to know you and understand your concerns and priorities. Then, with the benefit of our decades of experience, we will explain your options and provide straightforward advice on the best way to achieve your goals.
Our highly skilled Wills solicitors have been recognised as experts by the Legal 500, which ranks the UK’s leading law firms according to practice area. We are also proud members of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers , Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), and the Association of Tax Technicians.
Our Bury St Edmunds Will lawyers can help you with:
- Preparing your Will
- Estate Planning and Inheritance Tax advice
- Updating your Will, including supplementing it with a codicil where necessary
- Mirror Wills
- Statutory Wills
- Contesting a Will
As part of a multi-disciplinary national practice, our Wills solicitors are supported by teams specialising in all legal issues relating to Wills, including powers of attorney and probate. Where necessary, we will call on their expertise to make your lifetime planning as effective as possible.
Contact our Wills solicitors in Bury St Edmunds
We offer an initial fixed-fee consultation with one of our experienced Will writing solicitors to discuss your circumstances and explain how we can help. The meeting can be held in person or remotely via videoconferencing.
To find out more, please contact our Bury St Edmunds office or you can use our online enquiry form to request a call back.
How we can help with Will writing services in Bury St Edmunds
Making a Will
Visiting a local solicitor for Wills need not be a stressful experience. Our friendly Will solicitors will put you at ease and give clear legal advice on how best to ensure that your assets pass to the people and causes you care about. We help clients with estates of all sizes and complexity, so you can be sure that the measures we put in place will be tax-efficient, watertight, and effective.
Our Will writing solicitors can assist with all aspects of making a Will, including the following:
- Advising which assets you should include in your Will
- Preparing your Will
- Storing your Will
- Acting as your Executors
- Advising on any other lifetime planning options that may be suitable in your circumstances, such as Lasting Powers of Attorney and trusts
Updating a Will
Ensuring your Will is up-to-date and reflects your current intentions is just as important as making it in the first place. Whilst you cannot amend the Will itself, you can update it by using a document known as a ‘codicil’ or, if your desired changes are extensive, you can make an entirely new Will.
If you need to update your Will, our Will writing solicitors are here to help. We routinely update Wills for our clients, carrying out the following tasks:
- Reviewing a current Will and advising on its effects
- Preparing a codicil to amend an existing Will
- Preparing a new Will to reflect their current wishes
- Preparing a codicil to amend an existing Will
Mirror Wills
A Mirror Will is a Will that is identical to that of another person, usually your spouse or long-term partner. Mirror Wills typically state that each partner leaves their estate to the other and detail what should happen to the remaining assets when both partners have passed away. Often, the couple states that anything remaining should be passed to their children if they have any.
Mirror Wills offer several distinct advantages, especially for unmarried couples whose interests are not protected by the law to the same extent as those of their married counterparts. However, there are also some downsides, including the fact that the parties are at liberty to change their Will following the death of their partner should they so wish.
Accordingly, it’s crucial to take specialist legal advice on the effects of a Mirror Will before committing to one to ensure you make an informed decision about whether it’s the right option for you.
Statutory Wills
A Statutory Will is a Will made by the Court of Protection on behalf of someone who lacks the mental capacity to make one themselves. By applying for a Statutory Will for someone you love, you can protect their interests and ensure their wishes are respected.
The process for making a Statutory Will is fairly complex and can seem overwhelming, but our Wills solicitors in Bury St Edmunds can guide you through the procedure, providing comprehensive legal advice at all stages. Examples of the types of matters our Wills solicitors regularly assist clients with include the following:
- Applying to make a Statutory Will
- Applying to vary a Statutory Will
- Dealing with the effects of a Statutory Will during estate administration
Find out more about how we can help you with Statutory Wills here.
Contesting a Will
In the emotional aftermath of a loss, tensions can sometimes run high among those left behind. Therefore, it’s perhaps unsurprising that Will disputes distributed are fairly common. Will disputes can be fraught with emotion and must be handled carefully to maintain family bonds.
Our Bury St Edmunds Will solicitors have secured swift, amicable resolutions for countless clients involved in Will disputes. We will help you achieve your desired outcome as quickly as possible, allowing you and your family to focus on coming to terms with your loss.
Our Wills solicitors in Bury St Edmunds can assist with Will disputes including:
- Disputing the validity of a Will
- Inadequate provision claims under the Inheritance (Provisions for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
Find out more about how we can help you with contesting a Will.
Why choose our Wills solicitors in Bury St Edmunds?
Our Bury St Edmunds Will Writing Service offers:
- Decades of specialist experience in Wills and inheritance planning
- A friendly, approachable, and empathetic service
- Flexibility – we are on hand to assist with all areas of your estate planning as and when you need us
- Fast response times – we aim to be as responsive as possible and will always get back to you promptly
Our expertise in the areas of Wills and inheritance planning has been externally recognised by several leading law firm directories, including:
- The Legal 500, in which we are Highly Ranked for:
- Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate; and
- Contentious Trusts and Probate
- In addition, many of our Bury St Edmunds Wills solicitous are members of leading professional bodies, including:
- The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
- Association of Lifetime Lawyers Association of Tax Technicians
Our Will solicitors’ fees
We offer fee options tailored to your individual circumstances, which include:
- Fixed fee Will writing – for straightforward Wills
- Bespoke fees – for more complex Wills and additional lifetime planning requirements
We will talk through your requirements with you before agreeing on the best funding option. Our Will solicitors always ensure our service is cost-effective and caters to your exact needs.
You can read more about our Probate pricing here.
Contact our Will solicitors in Bury St Edmunds
To arrange an initial consultation with one of our Will solicitors, please contact our Bury St Edmunds office or you can use our online enquiry form to request a call back.