July 21, 2023
Thinking about writing a Will but unsure which type of Will is best suited to you? As you may or may not be aware a Will is a legal document which ensures that after you die, your possessions and assets pass to those whom you have chosen. This can be written at any time throughout your adult life.
A Single Will
This type of Will is a basic document which outlines what a person wants to happen with their assets after their death.
A single Will is not designed to be used for two people who have the same or similar clauses.
They are best suited to someone who is not in a relationship, who isn’t married or both partners understand they have individual Wills and wishes.
Mirror Wills
A mirror Will is a Will which is effectively identical to that of another, usually to a spouse or partners. They are generally the most popular option for couples when considering estate and future planning. However, they are still two separate documents.
Will Trusts
A Will Trust is an arrangement which comes into effect on your death, granting the named trustees control over your assets on your behalf of others (the beneficiaries).
You might specify what the trust provides each beneficiary, or let the trustees have discretion over how and when they distribute funds.
Types of Trust Wills:
Discretionary Trust Will
A discretionary trust enables the trustees to use and distribute the financial return of the trust, entirely at their own discretion.
This type of trust can be particularly useful for minor beneficiaries or where you do not want someone to suddenly receive a large lump sum.
Property Trust Will
This type of trust included in your Will is intended to ringfence your property for future generations and protect against it being lost, for example if your spouse remarried after your death.
Flexible Life Interest Trust Will
A Flexible Life Interest trust Will can be useful where the beneficiary is likely to need some flexibility in the future. Its main feature is that similar to a property trust Will it protects the assets you place into trust which could be property, but also other assets held in joint name.
This type of trust can be changed, whereas a property trust Will cannot.
If you have any further questions regarding creating a Will, we would be happy to help. Please do not hesitate to contact the Wills & Probate department at Solihull: 0121 705 7571 or Dorridge: 01564 779393.
Bethany Jackson
Paralegal – Wills and Probate Department
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