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How Eatons can support you

People who suffer from a bereavement have enough to think about. That is why working with one of our dedicated Advisors will provide you with the extra support you need.

If someone’s death left you with questions about inheritance, our team of specialists will resolve them sensitively and fairly.

However, when it comes to your own Will, we make sure the people you care about most do not have your finances to sort out on top of everything else.

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The importance of making a Will

To avoid dying intestate, you must make a will. Having one avoids your money, possessions, and property being distributed in a way you wouldn’t have wanted.

Even if you do not consider yourself wealthy, it is important to get support from our wills and inheritance department. This will make sure that your 'estate' is handled by those you nominate.

It is vital to keep your will up to date. It must reflect any change of circumstance. This includes getting divorced, separating, or having children. Please note that this rule also applies to other interpersonal matters, such as life insurance, pension plans, and other policies.

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Will Writing Solicitors West Yorkshire

Using Eatons' will writing services will give you peace of mind. Your will can be drafted correctly to avoid misunderstandings or disputes after your death.

Why not complete our online Wills questionnaire and let our Will and Inheritance Team help you? A Will is one of the most important documents you will ever sign. Let Eatons help you get it right.

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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.

Some of our FAQ's

Click below to see some of our FAQs, providing the answers to help you understand our services better. Still can't find what you're looking for? Please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly.

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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