Making a Will | Middlesbrough & Redcar

Will writing services in Middlesbrough and the wider North East England

A will prevents potential conflicts during a time that should be dedicated to grieving a loss. The wills and probate department at Askews Solicitors, based in Middlesbrough and Redcar, can provide a seamless and stress-free service.

Our team can help you with:

• Drafting and executing your will
• Updating a previously drafted will
• Offering pertinent inheritance tax guidance
• Advising on changes in your circumstances and their impact on your estate
• Appointing guardians and safeguarding your children’s interests
• Estate planning for the future
• Protecting vulnerable beneficiaries

The role of the will in estate planning

Making a will is an imperative part of the estate planning process. It will make sure that your affairs are dealt with by people you trust and that those people or charities that are closest to you will benefit after your demise.

Wills are also useful tools for tax and business planning purposes and can include trusts if your wishes are more complex.

The importance of a professionally drafted will when avoiding the rules of intestacy

If someone passes away intestate, it means they have died without having made a will. This means the rules of intestacy will dictate who will benefit and this rarely aligns with the deceased wishes; co-habiting partners and stepchildren would be excluded, and estranged family members might receive a share.

In cases where there are no surviving relatives, the estate passes to the Crown.

Apply for our will questionnaire now or arrange a consultation with a Middlesbrough or Redcar-based wills expert solicitor

If you require advice on any aspect of drafting a will, Contact Us to arrange an initial consultation.