Wills

Our solicitors advise individuals, families, business ownersand high-net-worth clients on a wide range of Will-related matters, including:

• Drafting new Wills
• Reviewing and updating existing Wills
• Mirror Wills for couples
• Wills for unmarried couples
• Wills involving blended families
• Guardianship provisions for children
• Succession planning for business owners
• Tax-efficient Will structuring
• Trusts within Wills
• International and cross-border Will arrangements
• Advice for foreign nationals and individuals with UK connections
• Lifetime estate planning strategies

Why Is Having a Will Important?

Without a valid Will, your estate will be distributedaccording to the Rules of Intestacy. These legal rules determine who inheritsyour assets and may not reflect your personal wishes.

By putting a Will in place, you can:

• Decide who will inherit your assets
• Appoint executors to administer your estate
• Provide for a spouse, partner, children or other loved ones
• Appoint guardians for minor children
• Protect vulnerable beneficiaries
• Support charities and causes that are important to you
• Reduce the likelihood of family disputes
• Consider opportunities for inheritance tax planning

A carefully prepared Will provides reassurance that youraffairs will be managed according to your wishes and can help reduceuncertainty for your family during an already difficult time.

Updating an Existing Will

Your circumstances can change significantly throughout yourlifetime, and it is important that your Will reflects your current wishes.

You should consider reviewing your Will if you:

• Get married or enter a civil partnership
• Separate or divorce
• Have children or grandchildren
• Acquire significant assets
• Start or sell a business
• Move abroad or acquire assets overseas
• Experience a significant change in family circumstances

Regular reviews help ensure your Will remains effective andappropriate for your situation.

Wills for Families

Every family is different, and a standard Will may notalways provide the protection your loved ones need.

Our solicitors regularly advise on:

• Young families with children
• Blended families and second marriages
• Unmarried couples
• Vulnerable beneficiaries
• High-value estates
• Family businesses
• International families with assets in multiple jurisdictions

We work closely with you to understand your circumstancesand create a Will tailored to your personal and financial objectives.

Inheritance Tax Considerations

A well-structured Will can form an important part of yourwider estate planning strategy.

By combining Will planning with appropriate tax advice, itmay be possible to preserve more of your estate for future generations whileensuring your assets are distributed in accordance with your wishes.

Where appropriate, our Private Client team can also adviseon related estate planning arrangements, including trusts, succession planningand lifetime gifting strategies.

Why Choose Healys?

Healys provides a personal and tailored service toindividuals and families across the UK and internationally.

Our dedicated Private Client team combines technicalexpertise with practical advice, helping clients navigate often sensitive andcomplex decisions with confidence.

Our expertise includes:

• Will drafting and succession planning
• Trusts and asset protection
• Estate planning and inheritance tax planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Cross-border estates
• Court of Protection matters
• Contentious probate and estate disputes

We also work closely with trusted Independent FinancialAdvisers, Accountants and Wealth Managers to provide comprehensive estateplanning support where required.

Speak to a Wills Solicitor

Whether you are creating your first Will or reviewing anexisting one, our experienced solicitors can help you put the rightarrangements in place for you and your family.

Contact Healys today to discuss your Will and ensure yourwishes are protected for the future.

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