Mills Chody

Mills Chody is a modern and progressive solicitors’ practice specialising in commercial property and residential conveyancing as well as offering integrated legal services.

From our offices based on Kenton Road in Harrow and Uxbridge Road in Hatch End, Pinner, we offer a complete range of legal services for business and private clients.

WHY MAKE A WILL?

For most of us, working or retired, leading busy lives, making a Will does not appear very urgent. There is every expectation of living for years and no sense of urgency about arranging our affairs. However, no one regrets writing a Will - but thousands regret that someone close didn't. Quite unintentionally, many people die without a Will leaving behind legal problems for their families and dependants which may take years to resolve - problems that are largely avoidable. The dependants may face a period of financial hardship and uncertainty; in some cases the family home may be at risk.

You need to be aware that if you do not make a Will stating your intentions, the law will decide for you. Your estate may pay inheritance tax unnecessarily and your surviving spouse or children may have to share the estate with someone that you do not wish to benefit.

Save for this operation of law, nothing happens "automatically". Husbands and wives assume, quite wrongly, that the surviving partner as next of kin will inherit everything. This will be true only with a particular kind of jointly-owned property or a modest estate. In any other case, in order to ensure that your wishes and intentions are carried out, you must make a Will.

The future guardianship of your children is another consideration. In the unfortunate circumstances of both parents dying before your children reach the age of eighteen, it is important that legal guardians have been appointed with appropriate financial provision until the children reach eighteen. All of this should be embraced in a Will.

Even if you have no immediate family, it is still important to leave a Will so that you, not the law, decide who will inherit your property.

Telephone:
0208 909 0400

Fax:
020 8907 0128

Website Address:
www.millschody.com