A Will Makes Your Family Legally Safe
None of us likes to think about death, especially our own death or that of someone close to you, whether family or friend. However, having a
Will in place if the worst does happen can help your immediate family immensely. Should you die intestate, that is without a Will, your estate will be distributed following the rules of your country's laws. For the majority of cases, your Estate will be passed onto your next of kin. Your Estate is made up of any assets owned by you minus any liabilities eg loans or debts to be paid. A person's Estate can amount to a few belongings such as jewellery and a little savings, or can be vast and include many assets such as
property, land, shares, savings and cars.
Dying Intestate in Scotland
Without writing a Will can you be sure the correct people will receive your Estate? For instance, if you are living with a partner but are not married, they may not be entitled to your home without it being specified in a Will. You may think of them as your next of kin, but legally they are not. Any step-children that you may love and think of as your own will have no legal rights. The
infographic below highlights some facts about dying intestate and the rules of inheritance law in Scotland.
How to Write A Will in Scotland
At
Fergusson Law in Edinburgh, our solicitors want to make this process as straight forward as possible for all our clients. We offer our
Will Writing services for a fixed fee and will provide expert advice at all times. Having a Will written and checked by a Solicitor makes it less likely that it can be
contested by another member of your family. If you would like to find out more about our service or how we can advise you, then please do not hesitate to
get in touch.
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