Wills & Probate Solicitors

A will is one of the most important documents that you can create. It ensures that those who you love will benefit from your estate including your property, possessions and money when you pass away. 

At O’Donnell Solicitors, we are able to draft your will to ensure that your interests are protected.

In a society where many families include unmarried couples and stepchildren, the risks involved in not creating a will are increasing. If you pass away and you have not created a will, then your estate will pass through the rules of intestacy, this is often referred to as ‘dying intestate’. This means that spouses will be the first to benefit, followed by children, grandchildren and parents. However, the rules of intestacy do not allow for cohabitees, partners or stepchildren to benefit from your estate.  The rules also have limits upon how much each class of beneficiary could receive and the order in which they inherit.

Without a will, your loved ones may face difficulty in administering your estate.

Our wills solicitors understand that forming a will is something that you would rather put off. However, you can’t predict the future and the only way to ensure your property and assets are distributed in the way you intend is to draft a legally binding will. Our straight-talking solicitors will help make the process easy whilst also ensuring that every eventuality is considered including any necessary inheritance tax planning.