Category: Wills law 
INTRODUCTION - 3 -
CHAPTER 1. WORDS USED. - 4 -
CHAPTER 2. THE REQUIREMENTS OF A VALID WILL. - 6 -
CHAPTER 3. CONSIDERATIONS AND DECISIONS. - 8 -
CHAPTER 4. THE FIRST DRAFT. - 11 -
CHAPTER 5. WRITING YOUR WILL. - 13 -
CHAPTER 5. REVOCATION OF A WILL. - 16 -
CHAPTER 6 MISCELLANEOUS - 18 -
Introduction
Where are you going to end up?
Most people when making their will include a statement of their wishes as to what they would like to be done with their ' mortal remains '. They might say that they wish to be buried, cremated, or even sometimes buried at sea or to have their ashes scattered at a favourite place. They often think that such a wish is going to be binding on those dealing with their funeral and administering their affairs but this is not the case. The law as it stands does not make what is in effect only a statement of wishes legally binding.
These simple and perhaps obvious answer to what is a trust is a ‘settlor’ places money, land or other assets in the hands of trustees. The trustees are the legal owners of the property but are obliged to hold and manage the property for the benefit of a person or a group of people, who are called beneficiaries.
There are various different types of trusts.
Nasty shocks can be in store for cohabitees when one of the partners dies without making a will. The late partner’s estate will not automatically pass to them in the absence of a will made in favour of the survivor. The rules of intestacy will be applied which will entitle the relatives of the deceased rather than his or her partner to the deceased's property.
Legal-Zone will obtain a copy of any Will made in England and Wales in recent years on which a Grant of Probate has been taken out.
Making a Will need not be difficult or expensive. Peace of mind and protection for your family will only take minutes. All you need to do is tell us who you wish to deal with your affairs after your death and who you want to benefit. We will then prepare your will for you and post it to you with full instructions for you to sign.
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