Recent studies have indicated that more than half of all adults living in the UK have not made a Will. For many people, making a Will remains on their “to do” list when it ought to be a top priority. Making a Will ensures that those you are closest to are provided for and that your property and possessions pass according to your wishes. However, there is often a perception that making a Will is a complex and time-consuming process. There are so many personal decisions to make. Yet, taking that first step is the hardest part. Our specialist legal team will ensure that making your will is both simple and speedy.

Failure to make a Will can have devastating consequences for your family and could leave those who you are closest to without financial provision for the future. If you die without a Will, the Rules of Intestacy will determine who inherits your money, property and possessions. These rules were created 1925 and, despite amendments made in recent legislation, often do not reflect the circumstances of modern families and their living arrangements. The result could be that your property and possessions could pass to those to whom you would not wish them to pass.

Creating a Will gives you the comfort of control and the ability to specify your exact wishes once you die. Everyone will have different priorities and concerns and a Will can be tailored to your exact requirements at any stage in life. For instance,unmarried couples may wish to ensure that their property and possessions pass to each other; gandparents may wish to make provision for their grandchildren; whilst parents can specify who they would like to act as a guardian for their child or children in the event that they pass away before their children reach the age of eighteen. A person who has been married before can ensure that their children or step children are provided for.

In addition, our specialist team can provide you with information about estate planning and to what extent your estate will be subject to inheritance tax. To sum up, a Will is life’s insurance of security for family and loved ones.

The Glossop office of Davis Blank Furniss is staging a Will Week from Monday 17th November. More details can be found here.

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Excellent experience start to finish – always very responsive to any queries and the turnaround on the property I was buying was very quick, even in the busy time leading up to stamp duty deadline. Jenny was always very helpful and went above and beyond to close on a short timescale.

Ben Armitage

“Very approachable, practical solutions to problems, but most of all very responsive which I personally think is very important because if you need help, you need it quickly, or at least to know someone is looking at it for you”.

Joanne Rowe, Finance Director, Greater Manchester Chamber

“Always able to contact, very approachable, friendly and professional”

Nives Feely, JAM Recruitment

“I believe I have been able to establish a professional working relationship with everyone I have come into contact. Importantly, I sense the relationships which have been established give me the confidence that I can make contact with Davis Blank Furniss at any time and on any matter. I would also like to express my thanks to the very impressive “gatekeepers” who work in reception, not only for making me very welcome, but also for their professionalism”

Bill Pryke, CEO, Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors

“Thank you for your efficient and friendly help throughout this process. We have had it easy but your approach has been part of that”.

Robert Amsbury (Conveyancing Client)

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you personally for the ongoing support and assistance the firm has offered to our parents over the years. I hope also that we may be able to call on you if necessary in the future.”

Valerie Fisher (Probate Client)

“Jo always provides great service, understands our needs and delivers on her promises. Our needs are relatively simple but the complexity arises out of the volume of work and short time frames, Jo always delivers.”

Peter Fernandez, Corporate Director at Royal Bank of Scotland

“A big thank you to all who dealt with my wife’s claim… We would not hesitate to recommend Davis Blank Furniss to anyone that may be in a situation like we have been…”

Anon (Personal Injury client)

“Before putting my case in Kirsty (Morbey)’s capable hands I’ve met a couple of other solicitors. None of them listen to me as intently as Kirsty and showed me as much empathy and understanding as she did. Simultaneously she was able to look at my case from legal perspective, explain all the options and follow each of our meetings with written summary of the discussed matters (in timely manner). Her advice was invaluable and led me to successfully ending the case matter (hopeful for good). I’m forever grateful for he work and would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for reliable, knowledgeable and committed solicitor”.

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