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Making a Will is one of the clearest ways to protect the people and things that matter most to you. It gives you the opportunity to set out your wishes properly, rather than leaving important decisions to chance.

A lot of people delay making a Will because it is something they feel they can come back to later. In reality, putting a Will in place sooner rather than later can provide real peace of mind. It means your affairs are easier to deal with and your loved ones have clear guidance at what is often a very difficult time.

At Eatons, we make the process as straightforward as possible. Our team will take the time to understand your circumstances, explain your options clearly, and help you put a Will in place that reflects your wishes.

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Why is making a Will important?

A Will allows you to decide who should benefit from your estate after your death. This can include your money, property, possessions, and other assets. It also gives you the chance to choose who should deal with your estate and, where relevant, who you would like to look after your children.

If you die without a valid Will, the law decides how your estate is distributed. This may not match what you would have wanted and can create uncertainty for the people you leave behind.

Making a Will is not something only older people need to think about. It can be sensible at many stages of life, particularly if you have bought a home, married, had children, separated, or seen your financial circumstances change.

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Every family is different, and every Will should reflect that. At Eatons, we offer practical advice based on your own situation and what matters most to you.

We can help you put in place a Will that is clear, properly prepared, and legally valid. This may include helping you appoint executors, name guardians for children, decide how your estate should be divided, and make arrangements that protect vulnerable beneficiaries.

Our aim is to make sure your wishes are properly recorded and that everything is dealt with carefully and clearly.

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With our wills and inheritance service, you can have peace of mind. You will be safe in the knowledge that your will is drafted accurately. Preventing any misunderstandings or disputes after your passing. However, even though we all know having a will protects your loved ones, most of us (approximately 60%) have yet to take this important step.

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Are wills legally binding?

As long as a Will is properly signed and witnessed by two adults, it should be legally binding.

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How long does it take for solicitors to release inheritance?

Beneficiaries usually receive their inheritance within 6 to 12 months. However, this depends on the complexity of the estate.

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How long can solicitors hold inheritance money?

This is usually as long as it is necessary to administer the estate, although there is a duty to administer the estate as efficiently as possible. It is important to ensure that all liabilities are settled and any claims against the estate are resolved before distributing the estate.

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Do you pay inheritance tax if there’s a will?

Inheritance tax is payable based on the nature of the estate. It involves the size of the assets included in the estate, along with various other factors, including whether the deceased made any gifts before passing. However, it is also possible to prepare wills to reduce the inheritance tax owed. In some cases, it is even possible to eliminate having to pay it.

This is something our team is happy to advise on.

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Can a solicitor be a beneficiary in a will?

Yes. However, if someone wants to leave a gift to the solicitor drafting the Will, this would only be possible if the person making the Will has independent legal advice and is fully aware of the situation. No solicitor can persuade a person making a Will to leave them a gift in it.

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What would make a will invalid?

Wills become invalid automatically on the marriage of the person making it, unless the Will is specifically drafted to prevent this. A Will can also be revoked by the person who made it at any time. If the original Will cannot be located after death, then the assumption is that it was destroyed and this can cause difficulties. We offer a service to store Wills for our clients to prevent this being a problem.

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How long are wills valid for?

A Will remains as valid after fifty years as it was the day it was created. However, as time goes by, it is more likely that circumstances will have changed. Therefore, the Will may no longer reflect someone’s wishes. It is always worth reviewing your Will as personal or financial circumstances change and consider preparing a new Will if necessary.

It is only getting divorced or married that invalidates the will. Even though the Will itself remains valid, parts of it relating to the ex-spouse must be changed.

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When should you review your Will?

A Will should not simply be written once and forgotten about. It is a good idea to review it whenever there is a significant change in your life or family circumstances.

Marriage, divorce, the arrival of children or grandchildren, moving house, or changes to your finances can all affect whether your Will still does what you need it to do.

Even where nothing major has changed, reviewing your Will from time to time can help make sure it still reflects your wishes.

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