WILLS AND PROBATE

Neil Priestley is in charge of our Wills & Probate department.

He has experience in dealing with Wills and Probate matters and offers a friendly, thoroughly professional and highly competitive service.

From the most straightforward Will, to Grants of Probate and including estates involving inheritance tax, Hattersleys can help you deal with it all and are always happy to assist.

Wills

We know that the thought of making a Will is often an unpleasant prospect, it is vital to make known what you want to happen with your assets on your death. Making a Will is always important, but particularly so when;

• You and your partner are not married, as otherwise your partner may not be entitled to anything on your death
• You have children under the age of sixteen, as your Will can decide who you would wish to be their guardians
• Your estate exceeds £325,000, being the current threshold after which inheritance tax is paid.
• You DO NOT want a particular member of your family to benefit on your death
• You and your partner have children from previous relationships, and you are keen to ensure that your children would benefit if you passed away before your partner
• You are concerned about care home fees and want to do all you can to avoid paying them
• You have specific wishes in relation to your funeral, but do not feel comfortable discussing these wishes with your family during your lifetime

If you don’t leave a Will, your estate will be distributed in accordance with the Rules of Intestacy. These rules often do not result in your assets going where you yourself would have wished them to go. Therefore a will is more than a good idea – it ought to be a priority whether or not you are feeling less immortal than you used to! We can provide home visits within the Dearne Valley area if you are not able to attend at our offices.

If you would like to discuss a potential matter or would like any further information then please contact Mr Seal’s department.

Will Disputes

Disputes can arise in many different scenarios following the death of a friend or family member. Whether you believe a will may be invalid, fails to make provision for you or you are unhappy with how the estate is being dealt with, we can advise you as to what your options are.

Contact

Neil Priestley - npriestley@hattersleys.co.uk - view profile