Making a Will

 

Writing a Will may be something you've been thinking about for many years. The reasons for having a Will may be many and varied but if for no other reason, a Will makes life a lot easier for those you leave behind at a time of sorrow. If you die without a Will (Intestate) your family has to sort out many administrative matters and the law dictates who inherits your property which rarely results in what you would have wished yourself. It is particularly important that you make a Will following a divorce.

The Civil Partnership Act in relation to Wills

The new Civil Partnership Act, introduced in December 2005, allows same sex couple legal recognition of their status as a couple. A civil partnership is not legally binding in the same way as marriage but it does afford some of the privileges of marriage, like those relating to Wills. If you register a civil partnership with someone, any Will you already have is revoked, and you will need to make a new one. If a civil partner dies without making a Will, the surviving partner has the same rights as a surviving spouse to seek provision for themselves from the assets of the estate.

Areas where we can help....

Divorce & Separation	CSA Disputes
Children	Cohabitation
Financial Settlements	Civil Partnership Agreements
Prenuptial Agreements	Domestic Violence
Mediation	Collaboration
Change of Name	Making a Will

 

Angela Oliver	Alison Wright	Helen Varty

If you would like more information or would like a free initial consultation then please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your case on 01244 312306 or by

email law@oliverandco.co.uk or by fax 01244 350261