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Write a Will - ensure your wishes are met
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​Writing a Will should be considered a priority for all adults. At Charterhouse Inheritance Planning in Glasgow, we provide you with expert will writing services, ensuring your wishes for inheritances are set out correctly.
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Delaying making a Will and not using a professional Will writing services is easy. However, if you die without making a Will, your estate's beneficiaries are determined by legislation (The Right to Succession Act). The inheritance laws in Scotland are much different to that of England & Wales.
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Your estate assets include your property, savings, investments and shares. These will be distributed under the laws of Intestacy and the assets will be inherited according to the legal rights to succession, which will most likely be contrary to your wishes. The process, known as probate, is completed by a solicitor and then subject to the Courts approval.
Our help will ensure your wishes are communicated after your death. This means that your immediate family can avoid the expense and additional stress, at what will be already a difficult time for them.
If you don't already have a Will in place, get in touch with us and we can arrange an appointment to visit you at a convenient time for you.
Laws of Intestacy (not having a Will)
The laws of intestacy and rights of succession in Scotland will decide who gets what and how much. This will most probably not be what you wished to happen.
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Delays to inheritances:
Not making a Will could mean your estate would take up to 4 years to be formally “wound up” by a solicitor. No inheritances can be paid or transferred to beneficiaries until this is completed.
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Assets frozen – no access:
Bank accounts, investments, and shares could be frozen. Property could lie empty until the estate is settled by the solicitor.
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Wills in Scotland – child inheritances:
If you are in a partnership and have children, your children will have a right to inheritance. However, depending on property title proprietorship, your partner may have no legal right to inheritance.
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Wills – Guardianship for minors:
Young children may not be cared for by the person you wished. The courts would make the decision as to who should become their legal guardian(s).​
The Charterhouse Will writing service:
Using the Charterhouse Will writing service ensures that you receive the foremost quality of advice and guidance in preparing your Wills.
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Planning and writing a Will:
Take advantage of the expertise of both Charterhouse and our working relationship with Taylor & Henderson solicitors. Your Will is set out to suit current legislation and your circumstances.
Wills – their limits for protection:
There are many misconceptions as to exactly what Wills can do legally. It is vitally important that you are aware of the limits of protection a Will affords. Our advisers will ensure you are professionally advised regarding any limitations.
Appointments available 7-days a week
Charterhouse Inheritance Planning provides our Will writing service in association with Taylor & Henderson Solicitors. We offer appointments 7-days a week in the comfort of your own home. So if you need some assistance making a Will, just get in touch.
Book an appointment with us
Ensure your wishes are represented, and your family cared for with our Will writing services. We offer flexible appointments, email colin@cipscotland.co.uk, or call the offices of Charterhouse Inheritance Planning in Glasgow today.
