Expert Will Drafting Guidance
Protect your legacy with a legally sound Will, guided by the trusted and personalised expertise of Axis Solicitors.. Whether you’re making your first Will, updating an existing one, or dealing with complex family or financial circumstances, our expert solicitors provide straightforward, tailored support.
Standard Wills
From straightforward Wills to those involving trusts, business assets, or blended families, we make wills accordingly.
Mirror Wills for Couples
Cost-effective, legally sound Wills for married or cohabiting couples who want to leave assets to each other and shared beneficiaries.
Inheritance Tax Planning
We advise on how to structure your estate to reduce inheritance tax liabilities and ensure smooth inheritance transmission.
Trusts within Wills
Protect vulnerable beneficiaries, manage tax exposure, or preserve assets using trust structures tailored to your wishes.
Creating a Will gives you control over how your assets are distributed, who manages your estate, and who looks after any minor children.
Why Wills are Important
At Axis Solicitors, we understand that planning for the future is a deeply personal and crucial step.
A legally binding Will is the cornerstone of effective estate planning, ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your precise wishes and that your loved ones are provided for. We specialize in drafting both standard UK Wills and Shariah-compliant Wills (Wassiyah), offering sensitive and expert legal support tailored to your individual needs and beliefs.
Our Wills Services
Axis Solicitors provides comprehensive services to cover all your Will drafting needs:
- Drafting Legally Binding UK Wills: We ensure your Will is drafted correctly, meets all legal requirements in England and Wales, and clearly reflects your wishes for the distribution of your estate.
- Shariah-Compliant Wills (Wassiyah): We have expertise in drafting Wills that adhere to the principles of Shariah while remaining fully compliant with UK law. This ensures that your religious obligations are met alongside your legal responsibilities.
- Letter of Wishes Preparation: A Letter of Wishes accompanies your Will and provides guidance to your executors on how you would like certain assets or personal belongings distributed, or provides instructions regarding your funeral wishes. While not legally binding like the Will itself, it offers valuable direction to your executors.
- Inclusion of Charitable Bequests: We can assist you in including specific bequests to your charities, ensuring your philanthropic wishes are fulfilled as part of your legacy.
Who Can Benefit from Our Wills Services?
Our Wills services are designed to assist a wide range of individuals and families:
- General Public in the UK: Anyone over 18 with assets who wants to ensure their estate is distributed according to their wishes.
- Muslims Seeking Shariah-Compliant Estate Planning: Individuals who wish to ensure their Will adheres to Islamic inheritance principles.
- Individuals with Blended or Complex Family Structures: Those with multiple marriages, stepchildren, or other complex family dynamics requiring careful consideration in a Will.
- Parents with Minor Children: Essential for appointing legal guardians for your children in the event of your death.
Elderly Clients Looking to Protect Their Estates: To ensure assets are distributed efficiently and according to current wishes.
Why Choose Axis Solicitors for Your Will?
Choosing the right legal partner to draft your Will is crucial. At Axis Solicitors, we offer:
- Expertise in UK and Shariah Law: Our team has specialized knowledge to handle both standard and Shariah-compliant Wills with sensitivity and accuracy.
- Personalized Service: We take the time to understand your unique circumstances and wishes to draft a Will that meets your specific needs.
- Clear and Transparent Advice: We explain the legal process in straightforward terms, ensuring you understand all aspects of your Will.
Peace of Mind: Knowing you have a valid Will in place provides security and comfort for both you and your family.
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Don’t leave the future to chance. Planning your Will today provides certainty and security for tomorrow. Contact Axis Solicitors to discuss your requirements and create a legally sound Will that reflects your wishes.
Why You Need a Legally Valid Will
Dying without a valid Will—known as dying intestate—means your estate will be distributed according to fixed legal rules, which may not align with your wishes. A properly drafted Will ensures:
Control Over Who Inherits Your Estate
A legally valid Will ensures that your chosen beneficiaries receive your assets according to your wishes, rather than being distributed under standard intestacy laws.
Protection for Minor Children
You can appoint guardians in your Will to care for your minor children, giving you peace of mind that they will be looked after by trusted individuals until they reach adulthood.
Inheritance Tax Planning
A well-drafted Will allows for careful consideration of inheritance tax liabilities. This can help reduce the tax burden on your estate and make the administration process more straightforward.
Avoiding Family Disputes and Delays
Clear instructions in a valid Will help minimise the risk of disagreements among family members and reduce delays in the probate process.
Whether your estate is straightforward or complex, our solicitors ensure your Will is legally binding and aligned with your long-term goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you die without a valid Will (intestate), your assets will be distributed according to the rules of intestacy in England and Wales. These rules dictate a fixed order of who inherits, which may not align with your preferences and can exclude partners or dependents not recognized by these rules.
A Shariah-compliant Will (Wassiyah) is drafted to adhere to Islamic inheritance principles, which dictate how a Muslim’s estate should be distributed. To be legally valid in the UK, this Will must also comply with the requirements of English law, such as being in writing, signed by the testator, and witnessed correctly. Our solicitors ensure both sets of requirements are met.
Yes, you can change your Will at any time as long as you have the mental capacity to do so. Minor changes can often be made with a codicil, while significant changes usually require drafting a new Will.
Your executor is responsible for administering your estate according to your Will. You can appoint one or more individuals (usually friends, family, or a professional like a solicitor) or a professional firm. Choose someone trustworthy, reliable, and capable of handling the responsibilities, which can include dealing with probate, collecting assets, paying debts, and distributing the estate.
If you have children under 18, you can appoint a legal guardian in your Will. This person would be responsible for their care and upbringing if you and the other parent with parental responsibility were to pass away.
