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• Making A Will
• Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts
• Will Storage
• How To Find A Will
• Probate & Estates
• Powers of Attorney
• Care Home Funding
• Court of Protection
• Contested Wills
• Inheritance Tax Planning
• Trust Creation and Administration
• Advance Medical Decisions
• Equity Release
• Personal Taxation
• Probate Solicitor Costs

What Happens If I Die Without A Will?

A lot of people assume that when they die their home, savings and possessions will automatically pass to their next of kin – but sometimes the law is not that simple.

With no will you could be leaving your surviving spouse and children with complex legal problems which could lead to painful and divisive family arguments.

Also, today more people are remarrying. Die without a will and your estate could automatically pass to your second spouse and their offspring. Any children from your first family would receive nothing as of right.

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Why Make A Will?

Despite all the warnings, a staggering 75 per cent of people die without having made plans for the future of their property or possessions.

Whatever the size of your estate – even if it’s a modest one – you should always leave a clear and legally binding statement of your wishes. Making a will is the only way of guaranteeing that your wishes are respected after you have passed away.

Make a will and you are free to leave your property and possessions to whoever you want. If you die ‘intestate’ (without a will) then all your assets will be divided up according to rules set out by the government.

The rules of intestacy are a ‘one size fits all’ way of dividing up property. These strict rules apply to everyone the same way – no matter what you would have wished for your friends and family. The solution is simple: make a legally binding will and you will not be subject to the rules of intestacy.

Also, by making a will you get to choose your executor(s) – the trusted person/people who will administer the terms of your will. They will gather all your assets, share them out among your chosen beneficiaries according to your wishes and pay any outstanding bills (such as Inheritance Tax).

If you die without appointing an executor then the court will appoint someone. It will usually be a family member – but it may not be the person you would have chosen.

We believe your will is one of the most important documents that you will ever sign and should be dealt with by specialist lawyers. There are important matters to consider including:

• provisions for your children
• appointing executors and trustees to deal with your assets
• the best structure for your will to minimise the amount of Inheritance Tax that will be payable on your estate
• what to do if you hold joint property
• what to do if you have a pension plan that pays death in service benefits.

Making a will gives you the power to make more detailed provisions for your loved ones, such as:

• deciding who looks after your children after you die
• bequeathing assets to your children after they reach a certain age
• making sure that your surviving spouse or partner has a roof over their head (while still ensuring that your children inherit some money)
• ensuring that any children from a previous marriage remain beneficiaries.

Having a will also enables you to make specific wishes for your funeral.

Why Use A Solicitor To Make A Will?

You’ve probably seen DIY wills on sale in shops. They claim to be quick and easy…but be careful! They can be a dangerous false economy.

A DIY will may sound like a quick shortcut but you could make a mistake which could force your beneficiaries to pay more Inheritance Tax. Or you could unwittingly render your will invalid – which could lead to expensive legal disputes.

An experienced wills solicitor can offer you specialist expertise to help you make the right choices to safeguard the future of your family. It need not be costly – and it could save you thousands of pounds in   Inheritance Tax .

Your solicitor will help ensure that your will is worded the right – so that what is written is truly what you intend.

Coles Miller is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority so you have the peace of mind that you are dealing with experts. We also have professional indemnity insurance – unlike unregulated will writers.

Members of Coles Miller’s Wills and Probate team have special qualifications. They are members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) – which requires an extra two years of study over and above normal legal qualifications. Some of our team are also accredited Solicitors for the Elderly.

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See Coles Miller’s Solicitors for the Elderly.

Coles Miller is also accredited as   Dementia Friendly Solicitors   by the Alzheimer’s Society. 

What Are Mirror Wills?

Mirror wills are a pair of wills. Each reflects the terms of the other so they are generally used for married couples, civil partnerships or cohabiting partners.

You don’t have to be married, in a partnership or a relationship. Any two people can make mirror wills together.

One person may wish to leave virtually everything to the other – and vice versa. So it makes sense to take them out at the same time to make the process easier. A pair of mirror wills is also cheaper than two separate single wills.

How Long Does The Process Take?

After you have met with us and told us your wishes, we will get a first draft of your will to you within seven days.

You then come in for a second meeting to let us know if any amendments are needed. Once you have approved the draft will, you can then sign in (witnessed by us) and your will is officially a legal document.

There may be come circumstances – such as a ‘deathbed will’ – where time is limited and speed is vital. Our solicitors can act quickly to help you.

Sometimes people going on holiday abroad want the reassurance of making or reviewing their wills. Some leave it until the last minute before calling us. It is possible to complete a will under these circumstances but we would always recommend planning ahead.

What Is Probate?

Probate is the legal process by which a court makes your will a legal public document so its terms can be carried out according to your last wishes.

For more information,   see our Probate and Estates page .

Where Should I Keep My Will?

Your will is an important legal document and you should always keep it somewhere safe – but NOT in a bank safety deposit box.

That make sound counterintuitive but keeping your will in a bank safety deposit box may stop your family from seeing it after you have died. This is because the bank can’t open the box until probate has been granted…and that can’t happen without the will.

It is possible to lodge your will with the Probate Registry – but only you can take it back while you’re alive.

So where should you keep your will? Choose a place which is safest for you. We can store your will for you safely for free according to Solicitors Regulation Authority rules. We will happily provide you with copies to keep at home with your other important documents.

We always advise against keeping your original will at home, no matter how secure your safe is! If – for any reason – your will cannot be found after you have died, then it is presumed in law that you have destroyed the will. In some circumstances it is possible to unravel this legal difficulty but the process is cumbersome and time-consuming.

It’s far better to play safe and to store your original will with your solicitor. Also, you should always let your executor know – in writing – where your will is kept.

How Do I Change My Will?

It is worth reviewing your will every few years just to make sure that it still matches your family circumstances and that your wishes remain the same.

Don’t simply make a will then forget about it. Times change quickly.

There are certain trigger events that should act as a spur for you to review and update your will:

• the arrival of new children or grandchildren
• marriage, divorce or remarriage
• someone named in your will dies before you do
• you want to change executors (if they die before you or are no longer suitable for the role).

In some cases you can amend your will using a codicil (an addition) but these are rare today. Most people now simply amend and replace their will.

Also, it is possible to change the will of someone who has already died using a deed of variation.

Are Wills Private Or Public?

Before probate your will is private. It becomes a public document once probate has been granted. Anyone can search through probate records (for people who died after 1858) online.

You can obtain a copy of a probate record online around 14 days after probate has been granted or by post within four weeks.

Wills And Trusts

You can set up a trust within your will for a variety of reasons – such as to protect assets.

Find out more here about   how to set up a trust   (the webpage includes information about Property Trust Wills which help you to reduce the impact of care home fees on your estate).

Who Should You Appoint As Executors And Trustees?

You must be certain that your executors are capable of carrying out all the duties expected of them under the law. Those responsibilities include:

• identifying and valuing your assets and your liabilities
• contacting (and checking the identities of) your chosen beneficiaries
• applying to the court for a Grant of Probate (confirming their authority to administer your estate)
• settling any Inheritance Tax liabilities that may be payable
• handling any Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax matters
• dealing with the administration of your estate by collecting the assets and settling all debts (including your funeral costs)
• ensuring that the remainder of your estate is paid to your chosen residuary beneficiaries in the correct proportions
• preparing accounts setting out the transactions in the estate for those beneficiaries.

Your trustees are legally responsible for:

• managing any trust that might arise in your will
• holding funds for children until the dates you have specified in your will and, in the meantime, investing the funds in accordance with advice obtained from a suitably qualified financial adviser.

Your executors and trustees have a legal duty to act carefully and properly. If your executors or trustees cause a loss to the funds under their control, they could be personally liable to make good the loss to your estate from their own money.

Contact our solicitors (request a call back)   if you need their help as executors or trustees.

Can Wills Be Contested, Disputed Or Overturned?

Wills are now more likely to be contested than ever before. These legal wrangles – though not commonplace – are now happening more often.

There are various reasons for this. Increased publicity over celebrity will disputes has prompted more people to question why they were left out of their family wills or why they received less than they expected.

This is another good reason to ensure that you have drafted your will with the help of a solicitor who specialises in Wills and Probate.

Living Wills (Advance Decisions/Directives)

An advance decision (also known as a ‘living will’) enables a person to specify what actions should be taken on their behalf if they become unable to take decisions for themselves due to illness, old age or life-changing injuries.

Living wills are rare but are likely to become more common as dementia and other similar conditions become more prevalent in society. Sometimes they are known as advance (medical/healthcare) directives or personal directives.

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What Our Clients Say:

For Anthony Weber, Partner:

“My husband and I used Anthony Weber at Coles Miller Broadstone to make our wills. He offered a very friendly, approachable service over two comprehensive meetings. We received a commentary alongside our draft wills which made the complex legal language easy to understand. We were able to make some changes at the second meeting and have the wills signed and witnessed then and there. I would highly recommend Mr Weber to all my friends and family."

For Jenny Oxly, Associate Solicitor: 

“We recently contacted Coles Miller as our wills needed to be reviewed. As a result we received a home visit from Jenny Oxley who discussed our options and provided us with the wills that were best suited to our needs. The process was completed in a most professional manner and on this basis I would have no hesitation in recommending Coles Miller.”

For Ricky Langlois, Solicitor: 

For Kerry Hay,  Solicitor:

“I have been introduced to an amazing young solicitor, Kerry Hay, who has skilfully and patiently helped me step-by-step to arrange my final will and power of attorney so that I am totally confident that when my time comes, my son will have absolutely no problems handling my affairs through Coles Miller, Poole.”

For   Julie Morgan, Trainee Legal Executive:

"Many, many thanks for your friendly, highly professional and super efficient service 👍

For Shadi Meehan, Trainee Legal Executive:

"I would like to thank you for providing an excellent service in dealing with the updating of our wills and associated trust.  We have dealt with Cole Miller on various occasions since 1984 when our local business purchase was dealt with by Ms Myrtle Eburne.  Since then Coles Miller has dealt with our various house purchases and, latterly, dealing with our wills and trust.  The most recent occasion was when Shadi Meehan took us through the updating of those will and trust. She was understanding of our needs and requirements and the whole matter was completed efficiently and effectively within a couple of weeks so thanks must go to Shadi.  We both like the idea that you store our wills and we have advised our family of this.  We shall, of course, use Coles Miller for any future business".

For Emma Stagg, Trainee Legal Executive:

"I would like  to thank for assisting  me with making my will. I found you and all your colleagues  very pleasant  and helpful. The job was very professional  and would recommend  you to anyone.".

Meet the team

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Partner and Head of Wills & Probate

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Associate Solicitor

David Parfitt

Coles Miller Consultant

Holly Munro

Marie Harder

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Stephen Peck

Private Client Executive

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Trusts Executive

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Making a Will is the only way to ensure that your wishes are carried out after your death. If you have not made a valid Will, your property will pass according to the Law of Intestacy. This may not be what you would have wished. In any event, it is likely to take longer to finalize than if you had made a Will. Some reasons for making a Will: 1. Your Peace of Mind 2. Make your wishes known 3. Guardians for your children 4. Providing for your children 5. So you don’t end up paying 40% Inheritance Tax 6. Without one your spouse may not get it all 7. Reduce the headache for your family

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Janet (49) & John (56) have been married for 10 years and they have little Susan 7 years old. John has two grown up children from a previous relationship, Adam and Jack. Janet has Amanda, 15, from a previous marriage, who lives with them both. Though John gets on fine with his ex, Janet doesn’t and doesn’t want him to have anything to do with her children. Janet and John bought a house together a few years ago, and though it’s mortgaged it is worth around £350k. Both have works pensions and a few savings in the bank, but not much.

John wants to make sure Janet, Susan and Amanda are looked after if something should happen to him, but he also want to be fair to his older boys. Janet wants John to look after Amanda and Susan if she isn’t around.

The solutions is a well drafted Will for them both. After a detailed consultation they decide to use a Trust to protect the family home.

In John’s Will he gifts his half of the house into a Trust that allows Janet to live there for the rest of her life, or have use of the equity of his half if she decides to move / downsize. On Janet eventually death his share would be split 4 ways between Susan, Amanda, Adam and Jack.

In Janet’s Will, she does the same as John with her half of the house but on John’s death, her share only gets split 2 ways, Susan and Amanda. She also appoints John as Guardian of all the children and additionally writes a Letter of Wishes to explain why she doesn’t want her ex-husband to have custody of Amanda. Though her ex has parental responsibility her wishes are now known and will carry great weight with any court.

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Firstly, well done on deciding to make a will. 60% of the UK’s adult population don’t have a will, despite it being ever so important to have one.

Why is having a will ever  so important?

A will provides total control over what happens to your assets upon your death.

Your family, friends, and any other nearest and dearest are provided with the security they need.

Any causes you’re passionate about, such as charities, can receive a protected donation through your will.

What happens if you don’t have a will?

In the absence of a will, your assets are simply divided up and duly distributed in accordance with the law. Inheritance law distribution of your assets is very rarely in alignment with what you would have wanted had you stipulated your wishes in a will. Two primary examples of how inheritance law can work if you don’t have a will: 1. If you’re married and have children, your spouse may not automatically inherit everything you own. Instead, the assets may be automatically divided between your children and your spouse.

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More than 70% of people in the UK do not have a Will. Our highly qualified Will solicitors can offer expert advice when writing your Will to protect your assets for future generations, to release capital to beneficiaries at a specific age, or to provide long-term care for a vulnerable person.

Whilst making your own Will, or having a will-writer make it for you, may seem like a cheaper or easier option for some, we cannot stress the importance and value of having a specialist solicitor make it for you.  It’s a legal document and any mistakes could lead to huge amounts being lost to Inheritance Tax, some of your estate not being fully disposed of or your wishes being rendered invalid.

Why do you need to make a Will?

• To ensure your money, property and possessions end up with the people you choose after your death.
• To make sure your children are cared for, in the event of your death, before they reach 18 by appointing guardians.
• To make sure your estate does not pay any more Inheritance Tax than necessary.
• To appoint the executors that you trust – your executors must follow the instructions in your Will after your death and will oversee the distribution of your assets to your beneficiaries.

What happens if you don’t make a Will?

If you die without making a Will (called dying “ intestate ”), or your Will fails because it has not been prepared correctly, then the law sets out who will inherit your assets according to a strictly ranked list of relatives. This may result in your family paying more Inheritance Tax at the time of your death than necessary and a distribution of your assets which does not reflect your wishes. If you don’t have any family then ultimately the Crown would receive your assets.

Specialist Will Solicitors

Our Will Solicitors are experts in writing Wills for individuals, couples, couples in second marriages, and people with children from previous relationships and business owners. We recommend that alongside your Will you put in place Lasting Powers of Attorney which are a crucial part of your lifetime planning; appointing the people you trust (your Attorneys) to manage your financial affairs and your health & welfare if you become unable to through incapacity.

Get in touch with an expert Will solicitor to find out how our specialist advice and guidance could help you throughout the process of making your Will.

What does an executor have to do?

In short, an Executor is the deceased’s legal representative after their death. They are responsible for carrying out the deceased’s instructions as per their Will. The Executors make arrangements for the funeral, determine whether Inheritance Tax is due and may have to apply for a Grant of Probate They should sell the deceased’s assets and pay off the liabilities. Then they pay the inheritance to the Beneficiaries named in the Will. This process is called “administering the Estate”. The Executors should prepare a set of “Estate Accounts” which is a document that provides a financial overview of the administration of the Estate.

How do I become executor of an estate without a Will?

Where there is no Will, it will be necessary to appoint an Administrator. An Administrator has the same role of an Executor in circumstances where there is no Will or the Executor appointed in a Will cannot act. A person is eligible to appointed as an Administrator of the estate if they have an entitlement under the rules of intestacy. There is a list of people who will be entitled under intestacy which depends on which family members are surviving. For example, if a spouse is surviving they have first refusal to act as the Administrator; if a person has no spouse/civil partner, the deceased’s children will have first refusal to act as Administrator.

Can an executor of a Will change a Will?

No, an Executor must comply with the terms of the Will and distribute the estate to the beneficiaries in accordance with the Will.

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Will Writing FAQs

In this section our wills solicitors answer some of the most frequently asked questions we receive from clients when it comes to writing a will..

Our team of Will writing solicitors will help you ensure that your wealth and assets are allocated in a way that is advantageous and in line with your wishes. We have one of the largest teams of private client solicitors in the South, with offices located in Bournemouth, Poole, Salisbury, Winchester and Southampton.

To discuss writing or amending a Will with one of our experienced Will writing solicitors, don’t hesitate to contact us today on 0800 2800 421 .

Why do I need a Will?

A Will dictates what should happen to your money, assets and property after you die (collectively termed your estate).

Having a Will makes it much easier for your family to sort out your estate once you have passed on; without a Will, your estate will be shared out according to the law of intestacy, which may not be in line with your wishes, especially if you have remarried or have members of your family who are estranged (see below “What happens if I die without a Will?”)

Writing a Will can also help mitigate the amount of inheritance tax that may be payable on the value of your estate, and allows you to leave assets to people outside of your immediate family.

Do I need a solicitor to make a Will?

Whilst it is not essential that your Will is drawn up or witnessed by a solicitor, it will ensure that it is completed professionally and accurately. Not all Wills are straightforward (even if you think it might be!) and there a number of legal requirements that must be met to ensure that your Will is binding in the eyes of the law.

We have a team of professional Will writing solicitors at Trethowans who are happy to offer the advice and support you need when it comes to making your Will. Feel free to get in touch  with the team to arrange a consultation.

Who is the Executor of a Will?

The Executor is the named individual in a Will given the legal responsibility of ensuring that the deceased’s estate is shared out in accordance to their Will.

This includes payment of bills and taxes for the estate as well as making any necessary court appearances should any problems arise with the administration. If there are any disagreements, then the Executors are responsible for dealing with these on behalf of your estate.

Who is the Trustee of a Will?

It is the job of a Will Trustee to manage any ongoing Trusts which arise from the deceased’s Will. A Trust occurs when one (or several) individuals are tasked to look after property and assets on the behalf of someone else, most frequently a child or a vulnerable loved one.

Those who stand to benefit from the Trust are called Beneficiaries. Your Executors do not need to be Trustees, so you can appoint different people in this role if you feel that they would be more suitable (such as guardians for any children under the age of 18).

What is Probate?

In order to carry out the administration process, the Executor may need to apply for a Grant of Probate. This will depend on the value of the estate, what assets are held within it and how they are held. The Executor can either do this themselves or use a solicitor to act on their behalf. As part of the process, you must estimate and report the estate’s value (this is to determine Inheritance Tax).

Even if there is no Inheritance Tax to pay, an account still needs to be submitted to HMRC if you are applying for a Grant of Probate. If there is no Will, it is known as a Grant of Letters of Administration and can be applied for by beneficiaries or other people with an interest in the estate (such as creditors).

If you are the Executor of a Will or dealing with an estate with no Will and need to apply for a Grant of Probate, our private client solicitors are happy to act on your behalf and help take the pressure off you.

Can I contest a Will?

Yes, a Will can be contested if its validity is brought into question or it is believed that the writer of the Will was coerced in some way or did not fully understand what they were signing. You can also make a claim if you were financially supported by the deceased in some way. There are restrictions on who can make a claim in these circumstances, so please do call us to discuss these situations in more detail.

If you are looking to contest a Will, feel free to contact our team of expert Wills solicitors today for expert legal advice.

What happens if I die without a Will?

If you die without writing a Will (known as dying ‘intestate’), your estate will be divided up according to the rules of intestacy. This is also the case if the Will is proved to be invalid.

• If you are not married or in a civil partnership with your partner, they will be entitled to nothing when you die.
• If you are married or in a civil partnership, your partner will be entitled to most of your estate – this is true even if you are separated but not divorced.
• If you have children but no partner, then your estate is shared equally among them or their descendants.
• Inheritance Tax payable on your estate might be higher than if you had written a Will.
• If you have no living relatives when you die, your estate will belong entirely to the Crown. This is known as the law of bona vacantia, and is relatively rare but nonetheless does happen!

What should be included in my Will?

Before writing a Will, you should summarise your total estate and its value, so you know exactly what you need to allocate in your Will. Common assets listed in a Will include:

• Any properties you own
• Bank savings
• Premium bonds
• Any stock investments
• Jewellery and other precious belongings

Unsure what you should think about including in your Will? Our team of experienced Will writing solicitors can discuss your situation with you and provide guidance. Contact us  today to get started.

Can I change my Will?

Yes, you can make changes to your Will and there are many reasons to do so, for example, you have children, grandchildren, get married, divorced, or someone named in your Will passes away.

If making slight amendments, you can use a document called a ‘codicil’. This is a legal document that is only valid in conjunction with the original Will and will need to be witnessed and signed in the same way. There is no limit to the number of codicils you can add to a Will.

If you are making more dramatic changes, we recommend that you write a new Will from scratch and cancel your old one. Your new Will should state that it officially cancels the old one and the previous Will should be destroyed.

Our Will writing solicitors can help you make amendments to your existing Will or draw up a new one. Don’t hesitate to contact us  today to arrange a consultation.

What makes a Will valid?

Legally, a Will does not need to be written on any special document – that means it could be written on notepad paper and still be valid. For a Will to be valid:

• The Will must be written and signed by you.
• The Will signing must be witnessed by two people.
• You must have the mental capacity to fully understand the implications of your Will, what you are giving away and who might have an interest in your estate.
• You must not have been coerced in any way.

What is a Living Will?

A Living Will, also known as an Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment, is a written statement where you specify your right to refuse medical treatment in the case you lose mental capacity or are unable to communicate your wishes. This lets your family, friends and healthcare professionals know in advance what type of treatment you refuse.

You must be clear in your Living Will regarding which treatments you do not wish to accept, especially if you wish for treatment in some cases and not others. It is important to take advice if writing a Living Will as it can invalidate other previously made documents (such as a Health and Care Decisions Lasting Powers of Attorney) if not drafted correctly.

If you wish to write a Living Will or make Lasting Powers of Attorney our private client lawyers are here to help and will talk you through the process. Contact our team today on 0800 2800 421 .

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If you do not already have an existing will, then it can seem daunting to try and create one from scratch. Many people in Bournemouth have no idea how a will looks, let alone how to create a legal document that can contain all the assets they want to spread around after their death. Even a basic will can seem like a tough document to produce on your own.

The best alternative is to use a cheap, reliable will writing service. Will writers can help you put together a will that is not only legally valid and binding but accurate to your wishes and the way that you want your family to be compensated after your passing.

A will is a major part of getting your affairs in order. We are a team of specialist will writers that understand how to tailor every single will to the client’s wishes and needs, acting as legal professionals to review and amend your will as needed to better suit the legal framework it exists in.

If you are interested in getting a valid will created, then our will writing services may be the best place to turn. There is no easier way to get a will created than sitting in the comfort of your own home and letting the professionals handle it for you.

Why Use Us?

Our team of specialist in-house solicitors and experts have formed a will writing service with a strong legal core. We understand how to construct a will that will not be contested or found invalid, writing firm and decisive details that fall within the legal requirements of any written will.

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We consider ourselves to offer co-op legal services, with several specialists cooperating at all times. This does not impact the solicitor cost and ensures that you get the best results possible.

Thanks to our Bournemouth online will writing service, plenty of past clients have been able to rest easy, safe in the knowledge that our will writing services have given each family member the security and stability they will need. As legal documents, it takes a lot of skill to craft a will completely free of ambiguity and uncertain language.

Our Work in Bournemouth

If you want to prove testamentary capacity and ensure that your will is carried out, then you want a will that is professionally written and able to give you all the right legal cover. A professional service like ours is not just there to protect someone’s interests but to make sure that the personal circumstances behind your will do not compromise your wishes.

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Our Bournemouth experts are far more than just simple will-writers. We know how to write wills that properly distribute your assets to your chosen beneficiaries, making sure that there are no vague terms or hard-to-understand passages that get in the way of a clear and direct will statement.

As a licensed team of barristers and legal experts, we understand how inheritance laws relate to your personal possessions. We also have a full understanding of the legal processes surrounding British wills and how they should be approached if you want a will of your own.

Our online will writing service provides an easy way to get a new will written quickly, tailored to your exact needs and preferences, through multiple in-depth discussions. Will writing services like ours need to be prepared to sift through legal details and personal information to figure out how the right kind of will can be constructed.

A will dictates what happens after your death, concerning both immediate family and personal friends. A professionally-drafted will is not just something you get for style – it also provides you with the legal protection and support you need to have your wishes carried out correctly.

A large part of our duties as your will writing service involves us carefully piecing together a will that matches your wishes and needs, making sure that absolutely nothing can be misunderstood or misinterpreted. Any vagueness could allow the will to be challenged, compromising your original intentions and wishes as a result.

Inheritance

Wills are commonly used to set aside possessions or assets for inheritance, whether that is your own home or just a simple lump sum of money. We know how to write inheritance documents in a way that will not leave any doubt about how those assets are distributed and the terms behind them being handed over.

This includes details like overseas assets or money that is given in set amounts every year – things that can require highly specific legal language to get right. In a complex family situation, our professional assistance can make a big difference in how the inheritance is carried out.

Probate is the process of a person getting the legal right to deal with your personal property after your death. Your will can name a family member or friend that you trust to handle your assets – if you do not, then your closest living relative may have a chance to apply for probate.

A will allows you to specify your own executor (or executors) that will carry out your wishes instead. Since probate awards some control over your assets, you may have somebody you would prefer to name as your executor – former partners, close family members, a best friend, etc.

Probate might sound like a small detail, but it can be important if you have highly specific wishes for what will happen after your death. Our will writing services take these details into account, even if they do not initially appear to be all that important.

Reasons For Getting A Will Written

There are many reasons to get a will written, some more obvious than others. This includes:

You Have Specific Wishes

Wills allow you to specify the kind of Bournemouth funeral that you want and means that your family do not have to make that decision for you. This can be important since many people have specific personal or religious preferences that will impact how they want their body to be treated after their death.

You Have Dependent Children

Providing for children after your death is important, especially if they are your own children. If you die without a will, then the courts will choose who takes care of them and what assets they are given, so specifying your wishes can be important.

You Aren’t Married

If you are not married or in a partnership, then there is no guarantee that your partner will get anything after your death. This could even include the home that you have both been living in if you owned it.

You Own Overseas Property

Owning property overseas can complicate things since inheritance laws might be different between the two countries. This often requires you to specify your own inheritance requirements – this gives your family and friends some guidelines on what they should be doing.

You Worry About Inheritance Tax

Inheritance tax can become a problem if your estate is worth more than £325,000 upon death. Specifying that everything above that threshold goes to your spouse can result in them avoiding the tax.

Things Change

Updating your will can be important if circumstances change. It is possible to keep a single will throughout your entire life (although your existing will is cancelled if you get married), but you will want to keep updating your will to make sure that it is relevant to your current wishes and list of assets.

Where to get a will written?

Online will-writing services provide a useful place to get wills written quickly and efficiently, condensing the usual will-writing process into something far more convenient. Local solicitors and online specialists like us are a great way to get your wills created on short notice.

Online wills are no less valid than wills that were written in person in Bournemouth. In fact, many online wills are written with more care and specificity than the alternative, thanks to the wider pool of experience that online specialists like ours can draw from. Online platforms are akin to an online law firm – offering the same protection in a more convenient fashion.

Keep in mind that will writing is not a regulated market. You want to be sure that you are using will and probate services you can trust, so be sure to do your research on any local solicitor you consider. Even a licensed solicitor may not be experienced enough to write more than a simple will with minimal details.

How to get a will written?

The easiest way to get a will written is to simply approach a will-writing team and start telling them what you are looking for. Our will specialists know how to turn even the most basic of will concepts into an effective legal document, all without major delays or legal hurdles.

You can contact us directly if you need a will written by experts who know exactly what they are doing. We are more than happy to take up the responsibilities of writing your will, putting all of our expertise and past successes into producing the best document possible.

What is the Cost of a Will Writing Service?

On average, expect to pay anything from £100 to £150 for a single will, £250 for a mirror will, and £400 for trust wills in Bournemouth. This can vary depending on where you go, but paying more for a higher-quality will is almost always a worthwhile trade.

A will writing service involves a lot of serious legal work and careful planning to ensure that the document is legally correct and free from any misunderstandings or vague passages. Even a small mistake in terminology can completely destroy an otherwise perfect document – many of the extra costs here are due to the time it takes to produce a good will.

A cheap will might technically be valid, but it may not offer the same fine print details that a higher-quality option does. This can become a significant problem at a later date – for example, a budget will using the wrong terminology for your civil partner or not specifying a legal guardian for your children.

Best will writing service near me

Finding a good will writing service in Bournemouth can involve a lot of searching in your own time. However, the best wills come from experts, and online services mean that you do not even need to be in the same part of the country to get a will prepared for you.

Online wills are perfectly legal, meaning that they can be a great option for people who want something more than their local will-writers can offer.

Legal Will vs Online Will

Getting a will written by local legal professionals can often seem like the right choice, especially if you do not want to spend too much time searching for any alternatives. However, online documents offer far more flexibility and often come from specialists with more varied kinds of experience.

Wills can be tricky to write, and you might think that an online will writing service would be a riskier option. However, both are fully legal – the only difference is which one suits your needs best, and how well you choose the company providing it.

The Advantages Of Getting Will Written By A Solicitor

Writing your will yourself is always an option, but even then, it can be a smart idea to get a will writer to revise and reword it. This is because:

• A solicitor knows what to ask. They will cover details you did not even consider to leave no loopholes or vague details.
• A professional can draft your will correctly, making it far more legally admissible.
• A solicitor will word your will correctly and use the right kind of language, ensuring that nothing is misinterpreted and none of your wishes can be spun into something they are not.
• A good solicitor understands how to draft wills to accommodate complex family structures or tense financial stations.
• You get the option of extra steps, such as inheritance planning.

What happens if I die without making a will?

If you die without having written a will, then your assets and debts pass on to your partner. If you have no surviving partner, then any children you might have take on the estate, divided equally.

While this is sometimes fine for tight-knit families in Bournemouth that can distribute the wealth as intended anyway, this can become a problem in almost any other situation.

Divorced or separated partners cannot inherit, but cohabiting or informally-separated partners still can. Other relatives may be able to inherit under specific circumstances if there is nobody else who can, following a specific order of priority.

If you have no people who are eligible to inherit your assets, then they pass to the Crown. This effectively puts them in the hands of the government, meaning that they are no longer accessible to your family unless somebody makes a case to prove otherwise.

What exactly is a will?

In general, a will is a document that spells out exactly what you want to happen after your death. That means the treatment of children, spouses, civil partners, bank accounts, properties, assets, and anything else that you might want to specify. It also includes your funeral preferences and any inheritances you wish to happen.

What Can you Include in a Will?

You can include a lot in a will, mostly involving who in your family or private life gets what. This might mean things like giving bank accounts to a civil partner or trying to securely store inheritances until your children are old enough to use them wisely.

What types of gifts can I include in my will?

There are three types of gifts involved in a will:

• Specific, meaning a particular item you own or amount of money you want to give.
• Non-specific, meaning a general term like “my collection of antiques”. These can sometimes require some interpretation from the beneficiaries.
• Residuary, meaning everything left after the specific and non-specific gifts. This could be to a specific person, or a general order to divide everything else up fairly.

You can also give gifts to children, held until they are 18, or give gifts directly to charities as a donation.

Can an executor of a will also be a beneficiary?

An executor in Bournemouth can be a beneficiary, and the executor is often chosen from the main beneficiaries of the estate. Sometimes multiple are chosen to prevent bias and self-interest.

Do I need a will if I don’t own a house?

Wills cover all belongings, not just property. “Estate” does not mean your physical estate but your general assets as a whole.

What if I don’t have anything to leave?

Having a properly drafted will can be important even if you have no direct assets. You and your possessions may be worth more than you think, and you can also use a will to specify your funeral wishes.

Tips for writing a will if you have young children

Writing a will when children are involved can be hard – but we can help guide you through the process. Parental responsibility involves picking guardians for children who may be left parent-less, and naming them if you have any specific assets you want them to take on.

Always put parental responsibility first. You do not want to leave your children with nothing.

Can I include funeral wishes in my will?

A large part of the will involves funeral wishes in Bournemouth. These can be amended if you change your mind later on.

Can a will help protect my home against potential care home fees?

While you can’t avoid care home fees, certain methods of creating a will can allow you to not pay inheritance tax.

I’m not married to my partner – should I make a will?

Making a will is important for any partnership that is not a marriage or civil partnership. Without a will, only certain situations will result in your assets being given to a non-spouse partner.

How does getting married affect your will?

Being married – or entering a civil partnership – makes your duties as will writer that much more important. Spouses and civil partners will not necessarily need to be left anything specific, but mirror wills can still be important for ensuring that certain assets pass between you if one of you dies.

Making a will and mental capacity

If a person lacks the mental capacity to create a will, then any will they create will not be legally binding. Using an online will service may allow you to get around this problem.

Our will writing service makes the process easy

Making a will can be simple if you use an online will writing service like ours. We provide a huge range of different options for creating the perfect will for your needs, discussing each point in detail to make sure that we are creating something that matches your wishes exactly.

We can deal with all kinds of specific information, from your registered civil partnership to the inclusion of a disabled family member. If you are living in England and Wales, then our services can provide exactly what you need – and we can start writing as soon as you need us.

Solicitors Regulation Authority

We at Get A Will Written in Bournemouth are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and are part of a recognised trade body. This connection with the Solicitors Regulation Authority shows that we are taking our online service very seriously.

Can any of my beneficiaries be a witness when I am making my will?

A beneficiary can’t witness a will, and neither can the spouse or partner of those beneficiaries. While many wills are created with around two witnesses there, our online service allows each client to create separate wills in private.

Where should I store my will?

Always store your will somewhere safe. This could be a locked safe, a filing cabinet, or a special hiding place. You need the physical document, so do not lose it, and get another created if you do.

Can my will be challenged?

Any will can be challenged, but that does not mean it will necessarily be successful. Most successful challenges involve situations where somebody is ignored unfairly in your will, or you have a request or gift that does not make sense and is not possible for your family and friends to complete.

What does undue influence mean in will writing?

Undue influence happens when somebody is pressured into creating a will, adding details they normally would not. This is not a practice approved by any legal body, and wills can be contested on the grounds that they appear out-of-character or biased towards somebody who may have forcibly had it changed for their own benefit.

Not all wills are regulated – Be Careful

Not all wills are safe and reliable. Even in England and Wales, you can end up setting wills that are not tax-efficient, that use incorrect information, or that are not even legally binding. Always choose a service or solicitor you feel confident with, like us.

FAQ’s

Do debts die with you.

Debts only die with you when there is no estate left and/or no relatives left to pay them in Bournemouth. While most debts will not incur any additional costs due to your death, they will not go away easily.

What about inheritance tax?

Inheritance tax only applies if your estate is worth more than 325,000. You can avoid this problem by splitting your money up more to get below that threshold.

Can I leave a will If I become incapacitated?

You can leave a will at any time. However, standard wills only apply if you die. The exception is living wills, which include details like whether or not you want to be resuscitated. These might also specify things that hold lasting power over your family even before you die, like property being given to family members in the event of you being severely wounded.

Can I Write My Own Will?

While you can write your own will, it is important to turn to a specialist as soon as you can. Wills require a lot of specialist legal language that the average person has not encountered before.

Even if you have every step of the writing process witnessed correctly by another person with some legal experience, the will you produce and the will we produce may feel like two separate wills.

What can I do if I think a relative’s estate has gone to the Crown?

You can attempt to claim an unclaimed estate if you think you have a reasonable justification for it. This is easiest to do when you are a relative. However, there is no guarantee that you will succeed.

Living together but not married or in a civil partnership in Bournemouth? A ‘cohabitation agreement’ gives you protection.

Cohabitation offers you some legal protection in England and Wales. Even if you are not married, you can still take your partner’s assets in many cases.

Is it possible to change somebody’s will after they have died?

You can only change a will if everybody involved in the decision agrees. This includes people who may be worse off from the changes. Challenging a will also counts.

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If you need a will done by a professional solicitor, contact us (outside of bank holidays) and let us know what you are looking for. Our co-op legal services ensure that several of our writers can cooperate to bring you the best legal document possible, matching your exact wishes and wants.

Feel free to contact us any time – aside from bank holidays – to get a full breakdown of what we offer. The sooner you talk with us, the sooner you get your finished will.

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Our lawyers based at the Kingsway House Office specialise in all areas of Litigation as well as Wills, Trusts and Probate work. Located at 13 Christchurch Road, Lansdowne, Bournemouth, BH1 3JY, and with private parking for visitors, our Bournemouth office has ground-level access and is wheelchair-friendly. We also have toilet facilities for client use.

The central location of our Bournemouth Office makes it ideal for clients across Bournemouth, Poole and the surrounding towns with easy access onto the A338 and just a short walk from the Bournemouth Travel Interchange and Train Station - both offering direct travel across the south and beyond.

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Our Kingsway House Bournemouth office can advise you on the following:

Family and Children Law Our Bournemouth team have been helping individuals, like you, every day. We have a wealth of experience in all matters relating to Child and Family matters and understand how stressful a time it can be. We advise on all aspects of family law including divorce, dissolution, children, financial issues, domestic abuse and cohabitation issues. We know that no two situations are the same, which is why our family law advice is individually tailored to match your needs.

Making a Will Many people find they first require a will writing service when they make a significant purchase such as buying their first house or starting their own business; alternatively, it may be when you get married or start a family. All of our experienced lawyers can assist you with not only making your will but also lasting powers of attorney, general power of attorney advice, advance directives and care fees planning.

Applying for Probate Our wills and probate lawyers will advise to ensure you are making the use of all available inheritance tax reliefs and exemptions and will assist you with all aspects of applying for probate, acting as an executor or administrator, intestacy, estate insolvency, setting-up and running trusts and inheritance tax advice.

Elderly or Vulnerable Clients We have an older and vulnerable client care procedure in place and our team is conscious of the specific concerns and requirements of our elderly or vulnerable clients. Our lawyers are trained in older client care so that they are able to take into account any difficulties, both mental and physical, which can affect older and vulnerable clients and are aware of the health and social problems that people may face.

We always offer independent advice, which is in the best interests of older or vulnerable clients, respecting their dignity and regularly work with clients assisting them to manage their financial affairs, either by acting as their attorney or deputy. We can also advise friends and family members appointed as an attorney or deputy to help you in carrying out your duties or assist if you need to make an application to the Court of Protection.

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Modern day Bournemouth was voted the happiest place in the UK in a 2007 survey and is a tourist and regional centre for leisure, entertainment, culture and recreation. The town has two universities: Bournemouth University and Arts University Bournemouth and a Championship football club AFC Bournemouth, known as the Cherries.

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Hi – thank you for wanting to find out more about us. We are Estate Planners and Will Writers. I’ll explain what Estate Planning is below – it is very important!

We are a multi-award-winning company and have been writing Wills since 1999. We have helped thousands of people to put their affairs in order. We are exceptionally good at what we do, but then we are bound to say that! What does it mean to be 'exceptionally good'? To us, it means that when you phone us, we will pick up the phone within three rings. It means that we will produce the drafts of your documents within a few days, rather than a few weeks. It means that we take responsibility for the quality of service you receive from start to finish.

We love to help people put their affairs in order, and we would really like to help you too.  

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What is Estate Planning

Estate Planning means putting your affairs in order, just in case you pass away. It is the action of preparing for the transfer of your wealth and assets after your death. It includes late-life planning such as the preparation of Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, funeral plans and any other necessary arrangements to ensure that your life is in order, and that everything is easy for your family to deal with.

Let’s face some hard facts – you do not know when you will die. You do not know what will happen before you pass away; whether you will retain or lose your mental capacity; whether you will need life-sustaining treatment; whether you will need care; whether your family will still be getting along with each other.

These matters are not nice to think about. Which is exactly why you should deal with them, get the right planning in place, then you can stop worrying and start living your life in the knowledge that your affairs and in order and you are not leaving a mess for your family to sort out.

Who do we help?

We help honest, hard-working people to make sure their assets go to the people they want to inherit.

We make sure your cheating ex-husband doesn’t inherit your money!

We make sure you don’t leave a mess when you die.

We protect your assets from the con-men, identity thieves and criminals that target the elderly.

We help you as a concerned parent to appoint guardians in case you pass away whilst your children are young.

We put working-class and middle-class families on a level playing field with the rich and powerful that use the legal means to keep money in the bloodline.

We can help you . If you want to make sure your wishes are carried out, then let us help you to achieve your goals. We are friendly, convenient, and it will probably cost less than you think!

Our aim at The Willwriting Partnership is to make this process as simple, affordable, friendly and complete as possible. We believe in what we do. We are extremely good at what we do, and we want to help you and your family to have everything in place to ensure that your hard-earned assets end up with the people that you choose to inherit. We talk in plain English and we do not engage in high-pressure sales, telesales, junk mailings or any of those other modern marketing methods that big companies seem to love so much.

Your local consultant will come out to see you in the comfort of your own home. They will require a cup of tea, or possibly coffee. They will talk to you and listen to you in order to understand your situation. Then they will help you to understand what your Estate Planning options are before you decide what services are right for you. Let us help you to leave the right legacy to your family.

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Making a will is one of the most positive things you can do for your family's future. Planning can ensure the best possible outcome for the generations to come.

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When it comes to making plans for the future or dealing with the final affairs of a loved one, you need a lawyer you can trust to make sure every important matter is dealt with. We offer a fully inclusive service that can cover all of your needs, from Will writing, to future care plans, to advice about vulnerable family members.

Writing a Will is the most important thing you can do to ensure your loved ones are taken care of after you pass away. If you do not make a Will, your money and property will instead be distributed according to the rules of intestacy which might not reflect your wishes. For example unmarried partners are not allowed to inherit under the rules.

Our Will solicitors can help you create a strong will that clearly reflects your wishes and ensures that everyone important in your life will be properly taken care of once you have passed away. We always draft Wills with tax efficiency in mind and we can provide advice about planning for Inheritance Tax and your options for reducing it.

We understand that losing a loved one is one of the hardest things you can go through in life. Having to go through probate at such a difficult time can feel overwhelming. Our probate solicitors have extensive probate and estate administration experience and approach all matters with the aim of taking as much pressure off as possible.

We can handle all aspects of the process on your behalf, including reviewing the Will (if there is one), handling money and closing the deceased’s bank accounts, paying debts, paying Inheritance Tax and distributing inheritance to the beneficiaries.

A key part of handling probate is applying for the grant of representation, a legal document that gives you the right to administer someone’s estate after they die.

The process differs depending on whether the deceased left a Will or whether they died intestate. We can provide clear advice on the process you need to go through and handle the application process on your behalf.

Making a power of attorney is the best way to plan for a future where you need extra support.

We are living longer than ever before which means many of us are at greater risk of being diagnosed with an illness such as dementia or having an accident during our lifetime. A power of attorney allows someone you trust (called an attorney) to make decisions for you in the event you become unable to make decisions for yourself in the future. Your attorney can be authorised to make decisions about your health and welfare and/or your financial affairs.

It is always worth considering a power of attorney to ensure your best interests are protected, no matter what the future brings.

Like powers of attorneys, living wills (now called advance decisions) allow you to express your wishes in case you lose the capacity to make a decision for yourself for the future.

Specifically, a living will allows you to refuse future medical treatment (including lifesaving treatment), for example, because you are unconscious or you have an illness such as dementia.

Not only does this allow you to make sure your wishes are respected and followed, it also saves your loves ones from having to make a difficult decision on your behalf.

As you grow older, you will probably be thinking about whether you will eventually need long term care and how this will be funded. It is common for people to feel concerned about the costs of care and particularly about the impact it will have on their loved one’s future inheritance.

We can provide practical advice about planning for long term care, including:

• The types of help available
• How care is funded and your entitlement to local authority funding
• Advice about paying for care and taking steps to protect your assets, including your family home
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No longer is Inheritance Tax just a tax for the rich; rising property prices mean that it affects more and more people every year.

With a carefully drafted Will and specialist lifetime planning, you may be able to heavily reduce (or even eliminate) your liability for Inheritance Tax. We can provide advice on a wide range of wealth protection methods, including taking advantage of tax reliefs and exemptions.

Trusts are a great way to make the most of your money and property, both during your lifetime and after you pass away. They can be used to protect assets, tax efficiently pass on wealth to your loved ones, and provide for vulnerable family members.

If you are concerned that someone close to you is struggling to make their own decisions about things like their finances and personal welfare, we can help you take the necessary steps to support them.

Unless your loved one made a lasting power of attorney authorising you to make decisions on their behalf, you will need to apply to the Court of Protection to become a deputy.

The Court of Protection exists specifically to help people who lack mental capacity, for example, because of an illness such as dementia or a brain injury. As well as appointing deputies, the Court of Protection has the power to make a will on someone’s behalf and make important one off decisions about matters such as consent to medical treatment.

The process of applying is complex so consulting a specialist Court of Protection solicitor in these matters is essential.

You may be able to change a loved ones Will after their death so long as any beneficiaries left worse off by the changes give their consent. There are many reasons why you may want to vary a well including to:

• Reduce the amount of inheritance tax due
• Provide for someone who was left out of the will
• Make the will clearer

We can help you make a deed of variation to change the Will and will handle any associated legal matters such as filing a copy of the deed with HMRC if necessary.

Disputed Wills

Disputes over the validity of the Will, inheritance, and the way the personal representatives are handling the estate are all common issues that can arise after the death of a family member. These situations can be very distressing and, if not handled carefully, it is not uncommon for families to suffer permanent damage to their relationships.

Our contentious probate solicitors are highly experienced in helping clients resolve Will, inheritance, and estate administration related disputes. Our focus is to provide clarity on complex and combative situations to help individuals find solutions with their family without any unnecessary conflict.

As you grow older, you may reach a point where you need some extra income, whether to pay for living expenses, care, to go travelling, or to help a loved one onto the property ladder. You could sell your home and downsize, but it’s understandable if you want to stay put, particularly if you’ve lived there for many years.

If you are at least 55 years old, you could get an equity release to turn some of the equity in your home into cash. We can help you with the legal aspects of getting an equity release, including liaising with your provider.

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What happens if someone dies without leaving a will?

If this happens to one of your relatives, it is best to seek legal advice as soon as possible, because the law sets out who should then inherit their estate (their money, property and possessions).

Usually, a close relative like a spouse, parent or child has the right to deal with the estate of the person who has died. They are referred to as an ‘administrator’ - the person who deals with the estate if there’s no will.

You can usually apply for a grant of representation to be the administrator of the estate if you’re the person’s next of kin, for example their husband, wife, civil partner or child.

Read more here , or get in touch with one of our friendly solicitors here .

What is a Mirror Will?

Mirror Will are similar documents created on behalf of a married, civil partnership or unmarried couple.  They are virtually identical Wills where one member of the couple leaves their estate to the other in the event of their death.

How is the estate of someone who's died valued?

You need values of any money, property and possessions (known as their estate) of someone who’s died, on the date of their death, before you are able to get a ‘grant of representation’. This is the legal right to deal with their estate.

You also use your valuations to work out if inheritance tax must be paid on the estate.

Before you start, you’ll need details of all the person’s assets and debts when they died - plus any assets they gave away before they died (known as ‘gifts’) and also any assets they held jointly with someone else.

An asset is anything the person owned with a value which could be sold.

For a step by step guide to the valuation process, click here .

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Power of Attorney is someone you trust who you believe will make decisions in your best interests and take care of your finances and sign forms for you if you have an accident or become ill and are no longer physically or mentally able to deal with your own affairs.

How do you appoint a Power of Attorney?

This can be achieved by signing a document called a ‘Lasting Power of Attorney’, known as an LPA.  It can only be completed while you have mental capacity.  There are two types of LPA; one for property and financial affairs and one for health and welfare.

What is a lasting power of attorney?

A lasting power of attorney (LPA) allows an individual to give someone that they trust (e.g. family member) the legal authority to make decisions on their behalf if they lose mental capacity in the future.

There are two types of lasting power of attorney – “property and affairs” and “personal welfare”. By setting up a lasting power of attorney you can therefore appoint one or more people of your choosing (the attorneys) to deal with your financial affairs, your personal welfare, or both. This can include:

• giving your attorneys access to your bank accounts
• paying your bills
• dealing with your medical care
• selling your property if required
• generally handling your affairs

Further information on LPAs can be found here .

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Bournemouth vs. Brentford Livestream: How to Watch English Premier League Soccer From Anywhere

The Cherries need a win in their bid for a top half of the table finish.

Bournemouth will be looking to add to their club-record English Premier League points tally today as they welcome fellow midtable side Brentford at the Vitality Stadium. 

After making a worrying start to the season that saw them go nine matches without a win, the Cherries have blossomed, with the south coast team comfortable in 10th and boss Andoni Iraola earning a nomination for the Premier League's Manager of the Season award.

Having flirted with relegation, Brentford clawed their way clear of the drop zone with a vital five-game unbeaten run over the Easter period and come into this one off the back of a goalless London derby draw with Fulham last weekend. 

Below, we'll outline the best  live TV streaming services  to use to watch the game as it happens wherever you are in the world.

Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke is having a career-best season, having scored 18 EPL goals so far this term. 

Bournemouth vs. Brentford: When and where?

AFC Bournemouth host Brentford at the Vitality Stadium on  Saturday, May 11. Kickoff is set for  3 p.m. BST local time, which is 10 a.m. ET or 7 a.m. PT in the US and Canada, and 2 a.m. AEST on Sunday, May 12, in Australia.  

How to watch the Bournemouth vs. Brentford game online from anywhere using a VPN

If you find yourself unable to view the game locally, you may need a different way to watch -- that's where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it's also a great idea if you're traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins. 

With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. So if your internet provider or mobile carrier has stuck you with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can correct that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, nonblackout area. Most VPNs, like our  Editors' Choice, ExpressVPN , make it really easy to do this. 

Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you're streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions. 

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Livestream Bournemouth vs. Brentford in the US

Saturday's Bournemouth vs. Brentford game is streaming on  Peacock . You'll need a Peacock Premium or Premium Plus account to catch the game live. 

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NBC's streaming service, Peacock, offers access to all the matches of this season's Premier League that aren't shown on cable. You'll need to have a Peacock Premium or Premium Plus account to stream games live, which costs $6 a month or $60 per year.

Can I livestream the Bournemouth vs. Brentford game in the UK?

No broadcaster has the rights to show this game live in the UK, due to the  traditional Saturday 3 p.m. kickoff blackout , which prohibits matches being shown in the region at that time in order to protect attendances throughout the English football pyramid. 

That also means that if you're in the UK traveling for pleasure or for work, you're unlikely to be able to watch the game like you normally would at home, thanks to geo-blocking. 

There is one option to get around this, however. By using a VPN, as explained above, you can set your location to a country where the match is being broadcast and go from there.

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If you want to stream Bournemouth vs. Brentford live in Canada, you'll need to subscribe to Fubo. The service has exclusive rights for this Premier League season. 

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Football fans Down Under can watch this EPL fixture on streaming service Optus Sport, which is showing every single Premier League game live in Australia this season. 

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Quick tips for streaming the Premier League using a VPN 

• With four variables at play -- your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN -- your experience and success when streaming EPL matches may vary.
• If you don't see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the "search for city or country" option.
• If you're having trouble getting the game after you've turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs -- like Roku -- don't have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you'll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you're using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
• All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network's sports app, you'll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location. 
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The 2023-24 New Media Writing Prize , directed by BU’s Lyle Skains and judged by BU practitioners and researchers Dalia Elsheikh , Jim Pope , and Brad Gyori has drawn to a close after a bright and exciting two days of creative “Unconferencing”, a brilliant and thought-provoking keynote on generative AI and electronic literature from Professor Anastasia Salter , and the announcement of all winners for this year’s prizes. The keynote and awards ceremony are available on YouTube for anyone who missed them.

This year the events were moved to May from January to fit better with semester timetables and activities around the Bournemouth Writing Prize . This move proved fortunate as we saw our entries nearly double this year over previous years, with 194 eligible works submitted from 45 different countries. Our judges certainly needed the extra time to review and debate the wealth of high quality submissions of interactive digital narrative and journalism.

Geographical origins for 194 entries to the 2023-24 New Media Writing Prize

All works are accessible on the 2023 NMWP website .

Chris Meade Memorial Main Prize

Our judges shortlisted eight works for the main prize; Florence Walker’s I Dreamt of Something Lost topped the category:

• WINNER – I Dreamt of Something Lost by Florence Walker
• A Condensed History of Australian Camels by David Thomas Henry Wright, Louis Pratt, Karen Lowry, Chris Arnold
• Congee by Rebecca Chui
• Infinite Eddies by Siobhan O’Flynn
• L and the Empress of Sand by Jon Stone
• Musselled Out by Dolly Church, Elinor Kirchwey, Eamon Foreman, Niall Tessier-Lavigne
• The Hotline by Kasey Gambling
• Voices by Christine Wilks

Writers Online Student Prize

• WINNER – Polterkicks by Emma Husa
• An Undecided Fate by Drew Ott
• I Dreamt of Something Lost by Florence Walker
• Meow Memoir by Brynna Hosszu
• What Remains? by Vegard Fotland
• Words So Much Like Ivy by Chris Pang

Social Good Prize

2023-24 marks the very first year this prize has been awarded; it is supported entirely by the associated NMWP Unconference. The focus on interactive digital narrative for the purposes of social good or addressing global challenges (such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals) is drawn from Lyle Skains’ research into the creation and efficacy of interactive narrative to inspire attitude and behaviour change on topics of socio-cultural, medical, and ecological importance.

• WINNER – Musselled Out by Dolly Church, Elinor Kirchwey, Eamon Foreman, Niall Tessier-Lavigne
• Tree-Person by Talita Bedinelli

FIPP Media Journalism Prize

• WINNER – SOS – SAVE OUR SOILS by Marius Münstermann
• Choking Kurdistan by Tom Brown
• Terraforming Singapore: Is the future made of sand? by Zafirah Zein
• The illusion of prosperity by Katerina Afanasyeva

Unconference Report

Anastasia Salter’s keynote (viewable on YouTube ) capped off the Unconference and transitioned us to the awards ceremony. Their insights on generative AI and how it is already influencing electronic literature (another wave of software reproducing social bias and inequality) even while offering the next step in the evolution of creative tools were both concerning and exhilarating—perhaps a perfect note to strike in an Unconference themed around inclusivity.

Our second annual Unconference unfolded over two days leading up to the NMWP Award Ceremony. 40 creatives, academics, and students attended from across the world, including the UK, USA, Canada, India, Norway, and Mexico.

As a more creatively-focused event, the Unconference focuses on workshops and performances, with relevant academic talks dispersed throughout. We learned fundamentals of programming, how to create a GitHub website, and considerations for creating interactive digital narratives with purpose (such as wellbeing).

We were also treated to electronic poetry, a preview of the very first Indian anthology of electronic literature, Instagram storytelling, and discussions of art and health.

We played together in netprov (improvisational, collaborative online storytelling), spitballed approaches to teaching electronic literature and making it more accessible, and became Wikipedia editors as we seek to grow elit’s representation on this foundational site of knowledge.

Related Posts

• NMWP Unconference and Awards Evening! 17-18 Jan, online January 4, 2023
• Lyle Skains wins Hayles Prize for monograph July 26, 2023

• The Wellcome Trust Science Writing Prize – for non-published writers March 7, 2013

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…then bring your questions about the agency, the role, and the hiring process to this informal Q&A session with current USPTO patent examiners on May 29th, at noon ET . Our team members are excited to answer your questions, chat with you, and provide you with more info. Plus, we're hiring!

What You Need to Know About Schedule A Hiring Authority

Hosted by U.S. Agency for International Development

Discover the Benefits of Schedule A Hiring

- Learn about the unique benefits of Schedule A Hiring Authority and how it can fast track your entry into federal employment. - Arm yourself with practical tools and knowledge to enhance your job- seeking strategy.

Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Join us on June 4th and discover everything you need to know about Schedule A hiring Authority. Your federal career starts here!

• Patent Examiner (Mechanical Engineering)
• Patent Examiner (Electrical Engineering)
• Patent Examiner (Biology)
• Patent Examiner (Computer Engineer)
• Patent Examiner (Physics)
• Patent Examiner (Biomedical Engineer)
• Patent Examiner (Chemical Engineering)
• Patent Examiner (Chemistry)
• Patent Examiner (Computer Science)

…then bring your questions about the agency, the role, and the hiring process to this informal Q&A session with current USPTO patent examiners on June 5th, at noon ET . Our team members are excited to answer your questions, chat with you, and provide you with more info. Plus, we're hiring!

Treasury's - Navigating USAJOBS

Come Grow With Us! Instructor led training that provides a step-by-step process that covers searching for Federal jobs, creating your account and profile, managing your account, reviewing Job Opportunity Announcements, submitting your applications, and following up on your application status.

Navigating the Federal Hiring Process Series: Interview Tips

Hosted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

As the nation’s preeminent public health promotion, protection, preparedness, and prevention agency, CDC works 24/7 to conduct critical science and provides health information that protects our nation against public health threats, both foreign and domestic. Join us for this informative session to hear directly from CDC Recruiters to gain expert knowledge on how to prepare for your interview, learn best practices to use during your interview, and discover ways to becoming the most competitive applicant during your federal job application process. Please contact [email protected] for any accommodation requests.

U.S. EPA Region 8 , 9 and 10 Federal Careers Virtual Workshop

Hosted by Environmental Protection Agency

Come learn about Federal Employment at Region 8 (Denver), Region 9 (San Francisco), and Region 10 (Seattle) of the EPA! Entry level, early and mid-career professionals are all welcome to attend.

Our work at EPA has purpose and impact. From tackling the climate crisis to advancing environmental justice, what happens here changes our world. Our mission is to protect human health and safeguard the environment – the air, water, and land upon which life depends.

At EPA, you can make a real difference for the environment and the lives of others.

• At EPA, you work at the center of key environmental issues.
• Give examples of the benefits of working on issues at the federal level – designing the policies, issuing the grants, etc.
• Highlight key programs and projects of EPA staff as examples and the impact of the work.

Participants have the opportunity to learn about EPA’s mission, how to navigate USAJOBS and creating a federal resume. There will be panel discussion to provide a glimpse into variety of careers within the EPA. For more information or to request accommodations, please contact  [email protected] , [email protected] , or [email protected] .

…then bring your questions about the agency, the role, and the hiring process to this informal Q&A session with current USPTO patent examiners on June 12th, at noon ET . Our team members are excited to answer your questions, chat with you, and provide you with more info. Plus, we're hiring!

Virtual office hour with USPTO trademark examining attorneys

Take the next step in your law career...at the United States Patent and Trademark Office!

Are you interested in becoming a trademark examining attorney at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)? If so, join us for a virtual office hour on June 13 at noon ET.

You’ll receive a brief overview of the role and have the opportunity to ask questions to trademark examining attorneys in real-time.

Learn more about the hiring process, how trademark examining attorneys contribute to the protection of intellectual property, what a day in the life looks like, and what it's like to work at America’s Innovation Agency.

You do not have to register for this event, but come prepared with questions. We hope to see you there!

A fireside chat with USPTO patent examiners

Do you want a challenging career? Would you like the opportunity to work from home nationwide with a flexible schedule? Do you want to be a part of a culture of inclusivity and camaraderie, and a community that leads America toward breakthroughs in innovation? Are you a U.S. citizen with a degree or soon to be degree in any of these fields?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, come join us virtually on June 20  at noon ET for a laid back and informational fireside chat that will give you an inside look at being a patent examiner at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). You will get the opportunity to engage in insightful conversations and get answers to your questions directly from team members.

Don’t miss your opportunity to take a deep dive into a career that combines purpose with passion. Come join us fireside, and we will ignite your interest in joining the USPTO team. There is no need to register, you can effortlessly dive right into conversation. Hope to see you there!

When ready to apply, submit application via  USAJOBS . For more information, contact  [email protected] .

…then bring your questions about the agency, the role, and the hiring process to this informal Q&A session with current USPTO patent examiners on June 26th, at noon ET . Our team members are excited to answer your questions, chat with you, and provide you with more info. Plus, we're hiring!

DOE Careers in Data and Computing Information Session

Hosted by Department of Energy

We are powered by science and technology to fulfill our mission.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) ensures America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges. At our very core, we are an agency powered by science and technology to fulfill our mission–from deploying energy solutions to enhancing national security. Join our event to learn about our important and exciting career opportunities and how the Energy Department is working to maintain American leadership in technology and innovation.

DOE is hiring for AI, Data, IT, and Cybersecurity professionals from diverse backgrounds for positions located across the United States!

Career opportunities include but not limited to :

• Computer Engineer 0854
• Computer Scientist 1550
• Data Scientist 1560
• Electronic Engineer 0855
• IT and Cybersecurity Specialist 2210
• Management & Program Analyst 0343
• Mathematical Statistician 1529
• Statistician 1530

Join us for a virtual information session to learn from Subject Matter Experts across DOE about the exciting career and internship opportunities available and how to apply.

Reserve your spot today!

Navigating the Federal Hiring Process Series: USAJOBS

As the nation’s preeminent public health promotion, protection, preparedness, and prevention agency, CDC works 24/7 to conduct critical science and provides health information that protects our nation against public health threats, both foreign and domestic. Join us for this informative session to hear directly from CDC Recruiters to gain expert knowledge on how to navigate USAjobs.gov, understanding job vacancies, and discover ways to becoming the most competitive applicant during your federal job application process. Please contact [email protected] for any accommodation requests.

A day in the life of a USPTO patent examiner

Do you want a challenging career? Would you like the opportunity to work from home nationwide with a flexible schedule? Do you want to be a part of a culture of inclusivity and camaraderie, and a community that leads America toward breakthroughs in innovation? Are you a U.S. citizen with a focus in any of these fields?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may belong at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as a patent examiner! We recruit the most promising at America’s Innovation Agency, and we encourage you to take the step forward in your journey today by joining us virtually on July 9  at noon ET for an informational webinar on becoming a patent examiner.

By attending this event, you will learn more about the USPTO and the patent examiner position, meet with the USPTO team, and hear about our tremendous benefits and why employees love to work here. You do not need to register.

When you are ready to apply, submit your application via USAJOBS .

For more information, contact  [email protected] .

U.S. EPA Region 8, 9, and 10 Federal Careers Virtual Workshop

Participants have the opportunity to learn about EPA’s mission, how to navigate USAJOBS and creating a federal resume. There will be panel discussion to provide a glimpse into variety of careers within the EPA. For more information or to request accommodations, please contact  [email protected] , [email protected] , or [email protected]

HHS Careers Webinar: Navigating the Federal Application Process

Hosted by Department of Health and Human Services

Attend HHS’ webinar on navigating the federal application process!

Join us for a free, informational webinar on Tuesday, August 6, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. ET to learn how to effectively apply for HHS positions, including analyzing a USAJOBS vacancy announcement and developing a competitive federal resume.

The virtual session is geared toward everyone interested in working at HHS, including but not limited to the general public, mid-to-senior level professionals, federal contractors, and current federal employees. This webinar is open to the public. Please note that this is not a hiring event. We will send the slide deck and video recording of the webinar to all registrants via the email used to sign up within two weeks of the conclusion of the webinar. Please do not send us your resume – to be considered for a position with HHS, please apply via USAJOBS.gov.

Learn more and register for this information session today!

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‘mayor of kingstown’ producers had to make changes for still-recovering jeremy renner, kevin williamson’s family drama series ‘the waterfront’ lands at netflix.

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Dawson’s Creek creator Kevin Williamson ’s return to North Carolina is heading to Netflix .

Williamson’s family drama series The Waterfront has been ordered to series by the streamer. It comes a few months after Deadline revealed that the Scream writer was working on the series as part of a new overall deal with Universal Television.

Inspired by true events, The Waterfront dives into the flawed Buckley family as their attempts to retain control of their crumbling North Carolina fishing empire drive them to increasingly dangerous means to keep themselves afloat.

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Williamson was born in New Bern, North Carolina, the son of a fisherman.

He will write and exec produce the series with Ben Fast from his Outerbanks Entertainment also exec producing.

The Waterfront was one of a number of shows that Williamson is developing under his overall deal. He is also working on a remake of Rear Window , which has been set up at Peacock, The It Girl, based on Ruth Ware’s book and The Game based on the David Fincher film.

The Waterfront was announced as part of Netflix’s first Upfront in New York.

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Jumpstart Your Writing: AI Use, Plagiarism, and Academic Integrity: Doing the "Write" Thing

Join us virtually on May 23, 2024, from 12-1pm PST for the first installment of the Summer 2024 Jumpstart Your Writing Series: AI Use, Plagiarism, and Academic Integrity: Doing the "Write" Thing hosted by GSEP Writing Support Services.

We will discuss AI, its responsible use, plagiarism detection, and writing through the struggle. We hope you'll join us for this exciting discussion about the use of AI in education as we collectively explore and determine what the "write" thing will be in this new age. 

Be sure to register for this free event. We hope to see you there!

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