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Let me tell you about a client of ours. Helen’s grandmother had recently passed away without leaving a will. She was a very generous lady and told everyone before she passed on that she had left them all something. The problem is that she hadn’t made out a will. After her death, no-one knew how to carry out her wishes and so sorting out her estate was very complicated.
Don’t let this happen to you
We all assume it will be easy to sort out what we have after we die – there are loads of myths out there such as our money goes to our next of kin – are you sure it will?
So, why should you make a will at all? Great question! Here are some reasons why making a will is a good idea:
· It reduces the hassle for those that are left behind – remember they won’t be in the best frame of mind to deal with everything. Making a will makes it much easier for them.
· To make sure your children and your loved ones are looked after. If your children are under 18, you’ll need to appoint some legal guardians for them and make arrangements to provide financial support for them. Make sure your wishes are carried out by making a will.
· To save inheritance tax. Taking some advice will allow you to pay much less. Just by carefully constructing your will, you will be able to reduce the bill significantly.
· To protect your assets. You may have everything very clearly laid out in your head, but if no-one knows about your wishes, your assets may not go to where you want them to.
We have a free factsheet on making a will that we would be happy to send to you regardless of whether or not you choose Grays to help you make your will. If you'd like a copy of this, please click here.
To contact us via post for Will enquiries please write to Gray's, 42 AP Ellis Road, Rissington Business Park, Upper Rissington, GL54 2QB.
What is a power of attorney?
A power of attorney is very similar to a will except that where a will manages your affairs if you die, a power of attorney manages your affairs if you are incapacitated.
If, at some point in the future, you suffer from some illness, dementia or injury that leaves you unable to manage your own affairs, then life can become very frustrating for those trying to care for you, particularly if they need to sell your house or cash-in your savings and investments to pay for your care. Even the daily chore of collecting pensions and paying bills can become impossible if nobody has the authority to represent you.
A power of attorney clears the way for those that you’ve appointed to deal with your financial affairs easily, making their life much less difficult. And, it’s much better than the alternative which is to place you under the control of the Court of Protection, meaning that your affairs will be managed by a “Deputy” appointed by the Court.
We can create a Power of Attorney for you at a fixed price of just £349. We’ll keep this on file for you and then if you need to use the documents at some point in the future, we can register them with the authorities then.
Why not click here for our free guide which gives you everything you need to know on Power of Attorney? Or alternatively, contact us now for a free meeting to discuss your needs.
If you have a lot of assets, one thing you might be concerned about is inheritance tax. Don’t worry, we can help. Our advisors are trained in all aspects of inheritance and estate planning. No matter what your concerns are, we can advise you on the best solution for your circumstances.
Many of us have complex issues that we’re worried about:
· Perhaps you have a child from another relationship and you’re wondering how best to split your estate.
· You have young children but you’re not sure who should care for them.
· You have made a will in the past, but it’s not up to date and you need to change it
No matter what your issue is, we can help. Why not contact us today for a will planning meeting?
With over 10,000 clients, you can trust Grays to help you with all your will, powers of attorney or inheritance tax planning needs.
Not only can we advise you on sorting out your affairs, we can also do your will and powers of attorney on your behalf and store the documents for you so that you know exactly where they are at all times.
Everything can be sorted out for you in usually one visit for wills and two visits for powers of attorney. The process is thorough, detailed and will reflect your needs.
Together, our team has over 20 years collective experience preparing wills and powers of attorney for our clients as well as advising on Inheritance Tax Planning.
All of our advice is completely tailored to your needs and we can advise on simple matters as well as more complex issues that you may be facing.
Our trusted advisors will come out to you in the comfort of your own home to find out your wishes. Please rest assured that everything is highly confidential and will not be shared with anyone other than yourself.
Both our will and powers of attorney packages are extremely competitively priced. For a limited time only, you can get a will for you and your partner for the same price as the cost for just one will at £249.
Once your will or your powers of attorney are completed, you can rest assured that you will have a professionally completed and legally binding will that spells out your wishes and your needs.
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Gray’s Group sorted out all my worries about my affairs. Now I can sleep at night knowing everything is where it should be. Great service and very friendly. |
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Anne Wallace, Gloucestershire
Why make a will: Looking after the children
If you have children under 18, you need to appoint legal guardians to look after them and you need to make arrangements to provide financial support for them. The only sensible way to do so is by making a Will and Grays will be able to offer guidance and suggestions on how best to provide for the children.
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