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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 ...

A private client solicitor acts on behalf of an individual on a wide range of legal matters such as wills, trusts and estate planning. Private Client Solicitor Services In Edinburgh, Fergusson Law offers a wide range of private client legal services for a fixed fee . These include: Writing Wills Trust Administration Estate Planning Estate Administration Power of Attorney Administration Inheritance Tax Advice Living Wills This short video highlights some of their services and how these services can help you and your family. A good private client solicitor can help you prepare legally for anything that life may throw at you. For instance, having a will, no matter how small your estate will help ensure the people you want to protect will be legally protected in the event of your death. A Will can ensure that if something happens to you, your house will be transferred to your partner and step-children rather than your next of kin who may be a sibling or parent.