What is in a Will?
When writing your will your Solicitor will include the following information:
1. Revocation Clause
The start of your Will sets out who you are and revokes any previous Wills.
2. Executors
Up to 4 executors can be appointed and also substitute executors.
They administer the estate when you die and can also be appointed as Trustees so that they manage any ongoing trusts.
3. Guardians
A guardian looks after your children and can be different people from the Trustees who manage the child’s legacy.
4. Funeral Directions
These set out your wishes which the executors then do their best to follow.
5. Pecuniary and Specific Gifts
Set amounts of money or particular personal possessions can be left to individuals or groups of friends or relatives.
6. Residue
This deals with the rest of your estate and can be given to individuals or groups of friends or relatives. Provision can be made if the 1st group of beneficiaries dies before you then a 2nd tier of beneficiaries will inherit.
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