Trusts and Wills

Although wills are not the cheeriest things to think about, it’s important to have one in place if you have specific wishes you’d like fulfilling after you’ve gone – it’s never too early to start thinking about how you want yours to look. Your will is a legal document that expresses your wishes as to how you want to distribute your estate after you pass away. You must appoint an executor, who will manage your estate on your behalf until its final distribution.

Benefits of a will include:

• Peace of mind that your assets and property will go to the people you want them to go to
• It also makes it easier on your loved ones, knowing that they’re able to carry out your wishes

Wills may seem straightforward, however they can be complicated and complex, which is why it’s important to consult with a lawyer while drafting yours to ensure it’s legally enforceable.

There are certain obligations that the law recognises as mandatory when it comes to wills. A common one that people often don’t realise is that it’s extremely difficult to leave one of your children out of your will. The law sees it as your legal duty to provide for your children. So, even if you haven’t spoken to your children for decades, they will most likely still need to be included in your will (however, there are a few exceptions).

Improperly drafted wills may cause issues for your family after you pass away, and can result in your estate not being distributed in the ways you’d have wanted. This is the reason we strongly recommend consulting with us when creating your will, so that we can professionally draft one for you and you have absolute peace of mind that all your affairs are in order.