Mirror Wills for Couples, Partners, Spouses
Product description
Technical Specifications
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- Step-by-step solicitor-approved Guidance Manual on writing a Will
- Choice of Mirror Will forms, for use in England & Wales or Scotland
- 12 months’ free Will storage for 2 Wills – (value £24)
- Online access to additional Will downloads including Letter to Executor, Important Document Locator, Important People to Notify, Funeral Wishes and Property Inventory
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- Step-by-step Guidance Manual which covers England and Wales (includes separate instructions for Scotland):
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- Why making a Will is important
- What is intestacy?
- Who should make a Will?
- How long is a Will valid?
- When is it necessary to prepare a new Will?
- Preparing to make your Will
- Appointing executors and trustees
- Naming a guardian for your children
- Appointing beneficiaries
- Gifts to children
- Specific Gifts and legacies
- The residuary gift
- Appointing a substitutional residual beneficiary
- Disposal of property during your lifetime
- Property that does not pass under your Will
- Tax considerations in estate planning
- Witnesses to your Will
- Signing your Will
- How to revise your Will
- What happens when someone dies?
- Safekeeping of your Will
- Which Will form should I use?
- Using the England & Wales or Scotland Will Forms
- Will Glossary (separate Glossary for Scotland)
- Template Will Forms –
- The kit contains a choice of ready to complete Mirror Will Forms:
- The Manual contains helpful examples of completed Mirror Will forms and worksheets
- 12 months’ free Will storage for two Wills – (value £24)
- Storage at Lawpack’s secure storage facility.
- More affordable than a bank or solicitor.
- Instant retrieval if you need to make changes to your Will.
- Executors can be informed of storage – and only he or she can retrieve it after death
- Inform charities about legacies you have made to them in your Will.
- Additional Templates (can also be downloaded with your registration code)
- Letter to Executor Template
- Funeral Wishes Template
- Important Document Locator and Summary of Personal Information
- Important People to Notify Template
- Property Inventory Template
- FORMAT-The kit is available in 2 formats-
- Paper Will kit by post –includes loose leaf Will forms
- Download Now’ Ekit – available to download in one zip file
- DOMICILE -If you choose a ‘Download Now’ Ekit, two versions are available depending on your domicile. You must choose either:
- England & Wales
- Scotland
WILL ARTICLES
Do you know what the number one mistake of Will writing is? Not making a Will at all! Recent research suggests that over half of all UK adults don’t have a Will. Don’t be one of them! Having decided to write a Will, the last thing you want is to make a mistake. Mistakes in Wills can have serious consequences that mean your wishes may not be effective. Although some mistakes can be rectified by a court, this may cost your friends and relatives in time and money. Read on for more information about how to make your Will and avoid making mistakes.
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As a parent, you don’t want to think about anything happening to you while your children are young. But it’s important that you do consider what would happen to your children if you died. You want to make sure that your children are protected and that your wishes will be carried out. If you don’t have a Will, the intestacy rules apply. But, why leave it to chance? It’s easy to make a Will and you can guarantee peace of mind for your family. Read on for all you need to know about protecting your children after your death.
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You can make your Will on any scrap of paper, but that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea! There are certain rules that you have to bear in mind when writing your Will so that it isn’t invalid. If you make a Will and it’s not legally valid, on your death your estate will be divided according to certain rules that may not be what you wanted. Take a look at this article for all the information you need about how to make sure your Will is valid...
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Are you and your partner are on the same page about how you will provide for your children should one of you die? If yes, can you just make one Will together? The short answer is no. There is no such thing as a joint Will because two people can’t make their Wills on one document. However, you can agree with your partner to dispose of your estate in exactly the same way. These are called Mirror Wills...
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