Three phases of making a Will
Preparation, drafting and execution
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Identification RequirementsThis article explains briefly why it is important to check your identity even in Will writing and what those requirements are
Preparing to make your will
Things to think about before you start
Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)An explanation of STEP provisions and how they are incorporated into Wills
Will checklistInformation you need ready to make your Will
Gathering information to make your WillKey details you need for your Will
Estate value - why is it important?What is included in your estate and how to estimate its value for your Will
Joint property and your WillHow your Will deals with property you share
Drafting your will
What goes in your Will
Getting help with your WillYour Will must accurately reflect your own wishes
Contemplation of marriage/ civil partnershipHow does marriage or entering into a civil partnership affect the legality of your Will or the making of one?
What is in your estateDealing with assets, property and personal possessions in your Will
Deciding about beneficiariesWho can benefit from your Will and what they can do
Residuary EstateAn explanation of residuary estates in Wills
Types of gift to charity in a WillHow to leave gifts or your whole estate to charity and the tax advantages of doing so
Gifts in WillsSpecific, non-specific, pecuniary and residuary gifts in your Will
Individual and Joint LegaciesThe differences between individual and joint legacies and potential issues with gifting a joint legacy
Funeral WishesHow to make your funeral wishes known through your Will or a letter of wishes
Organ DonationHow to express organ donation wishes
Conditions in a WillRules on making gifts in Wills conditional and where they may not be permitted
Digital assets and estate planningGifting your online photographs, content and IP
Holographic WillHandwritten Wills and their risks
Deathbed WillMaking a Will in an emergency
Letter of wishesTelling people what you would like to happen when you die
Signing a Will - getting it rightMake it a valid, legal Will
Executing your will
How you turn your draft into your validly executed Will
Will storageOptions for storing your Will
Knowing and approving the contents of your WillKnow what your Will says
Video witnessing of your WillMaking a Will under COVID
Witnessing Wills and social distancingWitnessing your Will during Covid-19
Having your Will witnessedTo be valid your Will must be signed in the presence of witnesses