First, make an appointment. Ann Douglas will visit you in the comfort of your own home. For your convenience, appointments are available after hours and at weekends. Before visiting, Ann will send you information to help guide your thinking.
During the meeting, Ann will ask you a series of questions to determine your needs and concerns. It's an opportunity to discuss your situation in detail, and to take advantage of experienced professional advice. If you need more time to think about things, Ann won't pressure you into making any decisions.
Once you've decided who will benefit from your estate and who will be named as executor(s), Ann will draft your Will. It will be sent to you for approval. If you need to make any changes or additions, or have any further questions, Ann Douglas is happy to help and is only a phone call away. When you are completely happy with your Will, it must be signed and witnessed. County Wills will advise you about this to ensure your Will is legal and binding.
County Wills can help with storing your Will. While you can store your own Will, it must be kept safe from accidental or deliberate damage. Sadly there have been instances where Wills are destroyed after a death, by the first person to find it. This can occur when they realise there could be more benefit to them if the Will disappears forever.
When you take charge of your finances and provide for your family, a huge weight is lifted. Without a Will, your affairs could be at the mercy of the courts and your estate could be diminished by expensive solicitor's fees.
If you die intestate: without a Will, everything you have worked for will be at the mercy of the courts. By making a Will today, you can make the decisions about who will benefit from your estate.
Making a Will is particularly important today with the all-
Making a Will is not just for people with children or step-
Because you've worked hard all your life you are entitled to ensure the people who mean the most to you are provided for.
Should you die without making a Will (intestate), the law decides how your estate is divided.
Services to help you plan ahead
Life is never simple. To guide you through the options available, Ann visits your home at a time convenient to you. Using plain, straightforward language, she'll guide you through the process of making your Will. Ann will explain everything you need to know, highlight any possible difficulties and answer all your questions.