There seems to be a certain morbidity about planning a will, especially since wills Kent have plenty to do with anticipating one’s demise. Just the same, preparing a will is something that you should give much thought to and a task you mustn’t put off until you’ve been diagnosed with a terminal disease or when you’ve reached old age.
Whilst people tend to live longer these days, it is foolish to leave the fate of your assets and your beneficiaries to chance. This is why taking the first step into estate planning by preparing a will is something that you should seriously consider if you want your wishes to be accurately reflected in the way your assets are dealt with once you’ve gone. Here are important things you should consider when writing wills Kent:
- The guardianship of your children. In many cases, people are prompted to write a first will after the birth of a first child, as this secures the future of your child in case you or your spouse is no longer around to care for him or her. Nominating guardianship deals not only with choosing the right person to be your child’s guardian, but also with writing down your wishes for their future, such as what kind of education you would like them to have and the key values you want them to take on.
- Your assets. Wills Kent are also great avenues to identify whom you want to leave the ownership of your assets and properties with and how you want them to be divided up among your beneficiaries such as your family members.
- Appointing your executor. In writing your will, you should also identify and appoint a person or an organisation to carry out or execute your final wishes as stated and outlined in your will. Your appointed executor becomes responsible for estate management according to your wishes.
MVL Wills and Trusts of Battle, East Sussex, can help you with their will writing and planning experience, and advice. A consultation is free and can be held at our offices or in the comfort of your own home. Call 01424 577070 or email info@mvlwillsandtrusts.co.uk for an appointment.
