Page 66 • The HERALD • 18th April 2024 v INDEPENDENT, LOCAL AND PROUD v ASK A PROFESSIONAL THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE WRITING YOUR WILL by Heritage Will Writing Writing your Will can be a daunting prospect for many people and one that o en gets “put o ”, as a result. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most important things you should address in life, particularly, once you get married, have children, or start to accumulate assets of any value. We’ve found that people o en procrastinate over writing their Will because they don’t really understand what’s involved or how to go about it, so, here are a few things you need to consider that will help get you started. Whilst this article covers some of the basics, a more detailed explanation can be found by visiting www.heritagewillwriting.co.uk. Writing your Will – e Basics • You will need to appoint Executors- these are the people that will carry out the instructions in your Will. You can appoint up to four Executors, but it’s wise to appoint at least two. e Executors can also be Bene ciaries under the Will • If you have children who are under the age of 18, you’ll need to appoint Guardians. is allows you to decide who should be responsible for your children’s welfare. Guardians may also be Executors • You may wish to include a clause detailing who will take your pets, if you have any • If any assets are placed in Trust under the Will, you’ll also need to appoint Trustees. ese are the people who will look a er any assets placed in Trust • You should include any speci c instructions you have regarding your funeral arrangements. For example, do you wish to be cremated or buried? Are there any speci c requests about the Funeral Ceremony or arrangements? • You don’t need to list everything that you own in your Estate, but you do need to consider any speci c gi s that you wish to make in your Will. ese gi s will cover those personal possessions that you wish to go to speci c people - items of jewellery, for example. ese gi s may also include smaller amounts of money le to speci c people or organisations, i.e. charitable donations • Who do you want the residue of your Estate to go to? e residue of your Estate is everything le a er any speci c gi s (if any) and a er payment of all debts, taxes and expenses. You don’t need to itemise the residue, you can simply decide what portion each bene ciary is to receive, if you are naming more than one • What would happen if? is is a question you should also ask. For example, what would happen if a bene ciary were to pass away before you do? You may wish to consider appointing reserve bene ciaries to ensure that your estate goes to the right people • If in doubt, always seek professional advice If you need any help or advice in relation to writing your Will, please contact us on 023 8087 9243 or email: info@heritagewillwriting. co.uk Jasper Vincent Solicitors - New Lyndhurst Branch Now Open from Jasper Vincent Solicitors e partners at Jasper Vincent Solicitors are delighted to announce the o cial opening of our new Lyndhurst branch. A jubilant Matthew Robbins, senior partner of the rm, had this to say: “We are truly excited for the opportunity to expand our offerings to Lyndhurst. Opening in the New Forest seemed the natural next step for the firm to grow, having recently gone from strength to strength in the Waterside area opening our office there in 2022. As a firm, we pride ourselves on our personal approach to legal work; what better way to serve the local community than to open on the High Street and to be at the beating heart of the town.” Jasper Vincent Solicitors o ers a wide range of practice areas for clients new and old. We have a busy Conveyancing team who can assist with the buying and selling of property, both residential and commercial. Our Wills and Probate team can advise on a wide range of di erent matters, including lasting powers of attorney, trusts and tax. We are also able to o er assistance to clients who need help navigating litigious matters, with solicitors able to handle dispute resolution, family and matrimonial issues, as well as contentious probate work. Partner of the rm, Angela Pelleschi, will be at the forefront of the expansion, assisted by associate solicitor Edward Kennard, solicitor Louise Blacker and paralegals Liam Strickland and Sarah Sussex. Angela had this to say: “It’s a great chance to help local people who have not had access to lawyers so nearby for many years. Staff from each of our departments will be available to assist clients from this great new base and we look forward to being of service.” If you would like to make an appointment at our new premises, please feel free to call Jasper Vincent’s Lyndhurst branch on 02381 103104. We are open weekdays from 9am to 5pm and we welcome walk in appointments, so if you would prefer, you can always try popping in to meet us in person.
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