When considering writing a Will, what do you need to think about?
Who will benefit? What are your assets?
But who makes serious consideration about the people that will manage your estate once you die?
This is one of the most important jobs of all.
Who do you appoint as an Executor of your Will?
When looking at appointing your Executors, it is imperative that you appoint someone you trust to manage your affairs respectfully and to distribute your estate as per your Will.
You may appoint up to four people as your Executors and these could be family members, friends or professionals such as LCS.
Most people choose a family member, someone who is familiar with the details of your assets, it is likely you’ve spoken to them regarding your wishes.
It is advisable to appoint more than one Executor, you may appoint up to four, however, normally only one Executor will deal with gaining Probate.
Even though you may have appointed a family member or friend, at the time of your death it is likely that your Executors do not feel that they have the knowledge or ability to act alone. When this happens, LCS are here to either guide or do all of the work involved.
Will it be difficult?
Whilst winding up an estate is not generally difficult; however, it is very time consuming and the paperwork can be very daunting when you are not familiar with it.
LCS offer Probate services where we do absolutely everything or, where we are asked to assist and guide the Executors. Either way, we are professional and very efficient and have a legal department which deals predominantly with deceased estates.
This can be helpful when dealing with organisations such as HM Revenue and Customs and the Probate Registry and with preparing estate accounts and distributing the estate.
Using LCS also makes financial sense, we are cost effective and clients always know what our services will cost.
LCS offer a range of Will Writing and Probate Services, so don’t delay in contacting us on 0345 017 8250 and give your family the gift of peace of mind this Christmas.
