Writing a Will http://www.writing-a-will.com The UK's Will Writing Information Site Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:37:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 Michael Jackson’s Will http://www.writing-a-will.com/michael-jacksons-will/106 http://www.writing-a-will.com/michael-jacksons-will/106 #comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:56:29 +0000 admin http://www.writing-a-will.com/?p=106 The details of Michael Jackson’s Will were released today.

The details include Jackson’s Mother having custody of his 3 children until she dies. Diana Ross is then to take over custody of the children. The singers fortune of £300 million, most of which is from the royalty rights is to be left in trust to his Mother and 3 children. Jackson’s father is to recieve nothing from his will.

]]> http://www.writing-a-will.com/michael-jacksons-will/106 /feed When to write a Will? http://www.writing-a-will.com/when-to-write-a-will/98 http://www.writing-a-will.com/when-to-write-a-will/98 #comments Wed, 27 May 2009 13:17:31 +0000 admin http://www.writing-a-will.com/?p=98 With nearly half of all Britons without a will when is the right time to write a will?

There are several events in your life when you should consider writing a will - below you will find some examples:

Buying your first property

Unless you have 100% mortgage there will be equity in the property to leave.

There will also be the contents of the property which you may wish for some items to go to specific friends or family.

Getting Married

When you get married you will need to write a new Will as marriage automatically revokes an existing will.

Also marriage does not ensure your spouse inherits all your estate - a Will ensures your wishes are availed.

Have Children

When you have children you need to ensure they are cared for not just financially. These areas include:

  • Guardians: Who will care for your children should both parents pass away?
  • How will any future education be funded?
  • At what age do you want your children to inherit your estate?

A well drafted Will can ensure these areas are covered.

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If you have more than £22,500 in capital you will be expected to pay for all fees and after 12 weeks your home can be taken into account.

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