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Will Updates & Storage

It's important to update your Will as your circumstances change. We've made the process easy for you. Let us know the changes you want by email, letter, or phone. 

Once we understand your situation, our Legal Support Team will make the necessary changes or guide you to our Later Life Planning advisers for expert advice. 

We're here to help you modify your wishes conveniently and as often as needed. Click the ‘Contact Us’ button below to reach out or schedule a callback, and we'll be in touch!

Keep your Will safe with us in our state-of-the-art secure document storage vault, shielded from fire, theft, and damage. Rest assured that it can be easily accessed and delivered to your chosen recipients whenever needed, ensuring its safety at all times.

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Will Signing

Congratulations on completing the first step of getting your Will drafted! Now, it's crucial to make sure you execute your Will properly by signing it, dating it, and having it witnessed. Check out these helpful do's and don'ts. Remember, our Customer Care Team is available through live chat, telephone, and email to assist you every step of the way.

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Do have TWO independent witnesses present at all times when signing (or initialing) your Will.
 
Witnesses do not need to read the Will or know its contents, although they should be told what it is. They are simply witnessing your signature and acknowledging that you have signed the Will freely, and on that basis that the contents of the Will have been understood and approved by you.
 
Witnesses must be over 18 years old (do not let a minor witness your Will).
 
Do sign your name at the bottom of each page first (except the final page). Your witnesses aren't required to do this.
 
Do sign the Will in the same colour as both witnesses i.e. all signatures completed using black ink.
 
Do where indicated write the date clearly in full, including the year. e.g. 12th day of January 2014, on the final page.
 
Do sign with your usual signature alongside where it says *Signature of Testator' on the final page.
 
Do get your witnesses to sign and print their names, write their address and occupation on the final page.
 
Do make sure all signatures are witnessed by all those present.
 
Do make sure that if you correct your Will in any way, it must be initialled by you and by both your witnesses in the margin alongside.
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Retrieving a Will

When your Will is needed, the process has been designed to be straightforward and convenient for your executors to navigate. Along with your Will, you should have received Will Retrieval Cards in your pack. These cards should be handed to your executors, including your name and unique reference number.

 If and when your executors need to access the Will, they can reach out to us and provide the required details for our Customer Care Team to support them.

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The National Will Register

Rest assured that your Will is safely stored, but it's important to ensure others know where to find it when the time comes. By registering your Will on the National Will Register, you can make things simpler for your family and protect your wishes.

In case your Will goes missing after you pass away, it can lead to various issues. If you've created a Will with Red Apple Law, your Will is automatically registered with the National Will Register at no cost to you.

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We are on hand if you would like to discuss the
benefits of adding a Trust to your Will.

With an increasing amount of people wanting to protect their wealth, and concerned with the financial impact care home fees have on it; a Protective Will Trust is an invaluable way to ensure as much as possible goes to the people you want to inherit.

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Protective Property Trust

Can protect the family home from a number of events including remarriage, divorce, bankruptcy or long-term care home fees, whilst also providing a home for your loved ones following your death.

 

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Disabled Discretionary Trust

Putting financial arrangements in place for somebody who is unable to manage their own affairs, without affecting the means-tested state benefits to which they might be entitled.

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Discretionary Trust

The Beneficiaries and their entitlements to the Trust fund are not fixed; allowing complete flexibility and asset protection. For a few people, there may also be tax advantages.

 

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Nil Rate Band Discretionary Trust

Used in certain circumstances to help mitigate the impact of Inheritance Tax.

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Your Living Will

State your wishes for future medical treatments. Create your living will online with a simple questionaire.

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