Wills and Estate Planning Archives - Franklins Solicitors https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/faq_category/wills-and-estate-planning/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:04:42 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Can I exclude someone from my Will? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/can-i-exclude-someone-from-my-will/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:29:05 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=6093 Yes, but it must be done carefully. You can choose who benefits from your estate, however, if you exclude close family (like a spouse or children), they may still have a right to make a claim. It's wise to seek legal advice in these cases.

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]]> Yes, but it must be done carefully. You can choose who benefits from your estate, however, if you exclude close family (like a spouse or children), they may still have a right to make a claim. It’s wise to seek legal advice in these cases.

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]]> What shouldn’t I include in a Will? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/what-shouldnt-i-include-in-a-will/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:28:19 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=6089 Avoid emotional or defamatory statements, illegal conditions, or complex instructions that are hard to enforce. A Will should be clear, practical and legally sound.

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]]> Avoid emotional or defamatory statements, illegal conditions, or complex instructions that are hard to enforce. A Will should be clear, practical and legally sound.

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]]> Should I make a Will if I don’t have much? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/should-i-make-a-will-if-i-dont-have-much/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:27:58 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=6086 Yes. Even simple estates benefit from a Will. It ensures your belongings go to the right people and lets you appoint guardians for children or express funeral wishes.

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]]> Yes. Even simple estates benefit from a Will. It ensures your belongings go to the right people and lets you appoint guardians for children or express funeral wishes.

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]]> Do I need a Will if I’m not using a Trust? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/do-i-need-a-will-if-im-not-using-a-trust/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:27:35 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=6082 Yes. A Will is essential for everyone. It ensures your estate is distributed according to your wishes and avoids confusion, delays, or legal disputes for your loved ones.

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]]> Yes. A Will is essential for everyone. It ensures your estate is distributed according to your wishes and avoids confusion, delays, or legal disputes for your loved ones.

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]]> Do your solicitors hold a STEP qualification? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/do-your-solicitors-hold-a-step-qualification/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:27:13 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=6080 Many of our solicitors have either achieved or are working towards the STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) qualification. STEP members must adhere to a strict Code of Conduct and a commitment to ongoing professional development, ensuring clients receive the highest standard of advice.

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]]> Many of our solicitors have either achieved or are working towards the STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) qualification. STEP members must adhere to a strict Code of Conduct and a commitment to ongoing professional development, ensuring clients receive the highest standard of advice.

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]]> How does having a Trust affect probate? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/how-does-having-a-trust-affect-probate/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:26:49 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=6077 Having a Trust can reduce or even eliminate the need for probate, as assets held in the Trust do not usually form part of the probate estate. This can make the administration of an estate quicker, more private and potentially less costly. Before taking such steps, specialist advice should be sought as there are other adverse [...]

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]]> Having a Trust can reduce or even eliminate the need for probate, as assets held in the Trust do not usually form part of the probate estate. This can make the administration of an estate quicker, more private and potentially less costly.

Before taking such steps, specialist advice should be sought as there are other adverse consequences to also consider before deciding whether this is the most appropriate course of action.

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]]> How does having a Will affect probate? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/how-does-having-a-will-affect-probate/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:26:30 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=6072 Having a valid Will usually makes probate more straightforward, as it clearly sets out who should administer the estate and how assets should be distributed. Without a Will, the estate is dealt with under the intestacy rules, which can complicate and delay the probate process.

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]]> Having a valid Will usually makes probate more straightforward, as it clearly sets out who should administer the estate and how assets should be distributed. Without a Will, the estate is dealt with under the intestacy rules, which can complicate and delay the probate process.

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