Last Will and Testament Kit 2022-23 Edition Scotland Version.

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If you die without having made a will, then there are rules which determine who inherits your assets (your estate). They are the “intestacy rules”. For details on them see: https://www.gov.uk/inherits-someone-dies-without-will.

In this section the testator appoints one or more people to execute their Will. If you’ve chosen to appoint substitute executors, this will also be set out here. This clause precedes the space set out for the testator to sign the Will. It highlights that this is the end of the Will, ie any clauses added below this do not form part of the Will and should be considered to have been added after the Will was made (whereby they, and potentially the whole Will, will be considered invalid). Partners who are married or in a civil partnership should make wills too. Making a will means you can decide what to leave your partner, and other people, when you die. Children If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you should make a will, you should consult a solicitor - find out how to get legal advice. It is possible for beneficiaries of a will to change the division of the deceased’s estate as it is laid out in the will. This is done by a formal process called either a Deed of Family Arrangement or a Deed of Variation .

How does it work?

If you want to do your own search, or if you want to search for the will of someone who died more than twelve months ago, you can do a general search. There might not be enough money in the estate to pay all the debts, anyone in this situation should seek further help. Who to choose as executors You can find out how to apply for a general search and how much it costs on GOV.UK. Personal application

Once a will has been made the original document should be kept in a safe place. Other documents should not be attached to it because this can make it more difficult to find. There are a number of places where you can keep a will: made by a person who is of sound mind. This means the person must be fully aware of the nature of the document being written or signed and aware of the property and the identity of the people who might inherit We do not make, nor do we seek to make, any recommendations or personalised advice on financial products or services that are regulated by the FCA, as we’re not regulated or authorised by the FCA to advise you in this way. In some cases, however, we have included links to regulated brands or providers with whom we have a commercial relationship and, if you choose to, you can buy a product from our commercial partners.In the case that a person has not written a will before their passing, their administrator will distribute their estate according to the intestacy rules. In this scenario, a spouse, children and/or other close blood relatives automatically inherit the assets, but this can exclude people like unmarried partners, friends, stepchildren, and charities. If you wish to be fully in control of where your assets and estate go once you die, it is advisable to draft a will. You can then have the peace of mind that your loved ones will receive what you intend and avoid disputes. What should I do with the original copy of my will? When you see the logo, it means that the trader has agreed to provide good standards of service including clear information before a contract is signed, a clear complaints procedure and access to alternative dispute resolution (ADR) scheme for settling out of court.