Make clear arrangements for the people you want to provide for. Legacy Wills and Probate helps clients in Manchester prepare and review wills around their family, property and wishes.
Tell us what you would like help with. We can discuss your circumstances, the scope of the work and the next step.
Our principal office is in Bolton. Please contact the team to discuss consultation arrangements.
A will starts with people: who you want to benefit, who should deal with your estate and whether anyone needs particular consideration. The next step is understanding what you own and how it is held. A home, a share in a business and a jointly held account may raise different questions when you put your instructions together.
Our will writing service for Manchester clients brings these decisions into one discussion. You can ask about making a first will, reviewing older instructions or coordinating plans as a couple. Ask us to explain the proposed work and costs before you decide how to proceed.
You do not need a finished plan before contacting us. Start with a short list of property, savings, investments, business interests and significant possessions. Note any assets outside England and Wales, as these may need separate advice. Include an existing will if you have one.
Think about who depends on you, who you would like to inherit and who could act as an executor. If you own property with another person, tell us how it is held if you know. These details help identify questions that a standard set of instructions might overlook.
Couples often want broadly similar arrangements, but each person needs to consider their own circumstances. Mirror wills are separate documents with similar provisions; they are not a single shared will. Children from earlier relationships, different ownership interests or particular gifts may call for a more detailed discussion.
It is useful to consider what should happen after the first death and what you would like to happen later. Where appropriate, we can discuss how your will relates to wider inheritance planning, without assuming that a trust is needed.
Reading a draft is an opportunity to check names, gifts, executor appointments and the overall result. Preparing wording is only part of making a will: it also needs to be signed and witnessed correctly. Ask for guidance if you are unsure about the completion arrangements.
For Manchester clients reviewing an existing will, explain what has changed since it was written. A new relationship, separation, bereavement or change in assets can make older instructions unsuitable. Keep the location of the completed document known to the people who may need it. Read more about our will writing service.
Yes. An outline is a useful starting point. Tell us about the types of assets and any significant uncertainty; we can explain what further information is needed for the proposed work.
A will is particularly important to consider if you want an unmarried partner to inherit. Do not assume that living together gives the same inheritance position as marriage or civil partnership.
You can discuss changing executor appointments when reviewing your will. The appropriate way to record any change depends on the existing document and your wider instructions; avoid informal handwritten alterations.
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