PROBATE AND WILLS
Why make a Will
A will says how your funeral should be dealt with, what will happen to your possession and asssets when you die. If you die without making a will ("dying intestate") it can be complicated working out who will get what.
What is a valid Will
For a person's will to be valid they must be
 | mentally capable |
| at least 18 years old |
The will must
| have been made without undue influence |
| be in writing |
| be signed by the person whose will it is and two witnesses, signed and witnessed all at the same time. The witnesses should not be people who are named in the will (or the husband or wife of the person). |
What are Executors?
Executors are people named in the will who will carry out the administration of the estate ie ensuring that people receive legacies that they are entitled to, debtors are paid etc. An executor can be a person known to the person who made the will (ie family, friend etc) or a solicitor.
IF YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT WILLS OR WISH TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO MAKE A WILL PLEASE CONTACT MARK MATTHEWS ON 01827 65765 OR E-MAIL post@markmatthewssolicitors.co.uk