Wills, Probate & Administration of Estates

Why should I make a will?

Making a will ensures that, when you die, your property and other possessions go to the people that you choose, and in accordance with your wishes. If you die intestate, without a Will, your property and possessions will then be distributed according to the law. The law will also decide who will be responsible for administering your estate.

A will can only be considered valid if:

• It is made in writing;
• The person making the will (the testator) is over 18 years old, or has been married;
• The testator has capacity to make a will;
• The testator signs or marks the will, at the end of the document, and acknowledges it in the presence of two witnesses;
• The testator’s two witnesses also sign the will in the presence of the testator;
• Neither of the testator’s witnesses – or their spouses or civil partners – receive anything in the will.

If you are thinking about making your Will, please contact us to arrange an appointment.

We can advise on the following:

• Will drafting
• Administration of estates
• Estate planning and management
• Wards of court applications
• Enduring powers of attorney (POA)
• Succession litigation and disputes
• Succession law
• Commercial matters / commercial law issues
• Property rights