It is always sensible to ensure that you have a valid Will in place. This will ensure that your estate is divided between the people (or charities) you want to receive it, that you can appoint Executors of your choice to manage this process, and if you have children under the age of 18, can appoint guardians you would trust to look after them until that age. Having a will is particularly important in our current climate if you suffer from any underlying health issues or are elderly.

If the recent COVID 19 outbreak has encouraged you to make a Will, we would strongly recommend that you put arrangements in place immediately.

Here at HHD Solicitors, our wills and probate department are continuing to work remotely from home to keep up to date with the progress of files and ensure good quality service continues to be delivered. Our Matt Higgins, Principal is taking all new instructions for wills from clients during this time and with the assistance of our Apprentice Solicitor, Naomi Woods, all wills are being drafted and sent to clients for approval before being instructed on how to safely have their will executed, following all Covid-19 safety measures and precautions, often through a kitchen window!

Matt Higgins is also taking all instructions in relation to probate matters by phone call and the file is being set up immediately and worked on from day one to enable matters to be progressed as expeditiously as possible. As soon as we have drafted a copy of your will this will be forwarded by email to confirm that it complies with your wishes. When we receive that confirmation we will forward the final draft with simple but comprehensive instructions on how to safely execute your will whilst adhering to social distancing and staying safe.

A will can often be something which is dreaded or feared by someone however, it is a document which provides safety and security of your assets on death and gives you peace of mind that your assets are going exactly where you want them to. It is often thought by some that they don’t need a will because they don’t have a large estate or because “it will just be taken care of” – it is important to remember though, relationships change, circumstances change, finances change. If it’s worth having, it’s worth leaving.

During this difficult time, we at HHD are working extremely hard to ensure our clients’ needs are met and they are able to have that peace of mind during this time of great uncertainty. Therefore if you do wish to make a Will, we would strongly encourage you to make the necessary arrangements immediately.

Should you wish to make a will or instruct us in a probate matter, please contact our office on enquiries@hhdsolicitors.com or 02890770770. You can request a call back and someone will return to you.