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Tel: 01685 377035
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Wills and Probate

At The Gwyn George Partnership, we believe that if we are to properly fulfil our responsibilities to our families making a carefully considered will is absolutely essential - it forms a major part of 'putting our affairs in order'. If you die without making a will, your property, money and possessions will be distributed strictly in accordance with the rules of intestacy and that may not be what you really want.

Why you should make a Will

You decide how your family, friends and charities should benefit
You can appoint guardians for your children while they are under 18
You decide who shall act as executors and administer your estate
You may be able to reduce the amount of Inheritance Tax payable on your death
You can make your own provision for young children and select the trustees who look after their inheritance until they are of age

If you don't make a Will

Your estate will be distributed according to strict rules of Intestacy, which are based on blood relationships and marriage. The Intestacy Rules take no account of whether the beneficiaries are known to you - you may not have met them and you may not even be aware of their existence.
Your spouse may not receive the whole of your estate
If you are not married your partner will not inherit any part of your estate
If you are separated but not divorced your spouse will still be regarded as your next of kin and will inherit all or part of your estate.
You cannot make provision for friends or charities
The persons you would wish to administer your estate may not be entitled to do so
Inheritance Tax may be unnecessarily payable out of your estate
If you die with no surviving members of your family, the whole of your estate goes to the Crown (i.e. the Government)