If you appoint Irwin Mitchell as the executor of your estate, you’ll also get access to our Wills Assured service. This is a package of additional benefits designed to make life simpler for you and your loved ones and give you peace of mind for the future.
If we haven’t answered your question here or you’d like to get started with the process, get in touch. Call the team on 0370 1500 100 or fill out our online form and we’ll call you back.
What is the Will Assured service?
Our Wills Assured service is a package of benefits we offer to any clients who appoint Irwin Mitchell as their executor. An executor is the person who is legally responsible for carrying out the deceased's wishes and must manage the estate using the instructions set out in the Will.
Some of the benefits include:
- No charge to make minor updates at a later date
- Free lifetime storage of your Will in our secure facility (usually £100)
- Discounted rate for preparing a Power of Attorney.
You’ll also get free access to our digital assets log, where you can record your account details and passwords for digital services like online banking, email, and social media.
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Who should consider the Wills Assured service?
Anyone writing or updating their Will should think about taking advantage of the Wills Assured service.
For the cost of writing a Will you’ll have the benefit of knowing that:
- Your Will is kept safe and will be easy to access after your death
- You can update it at any time if your circumstances change
- All your important digital information is in one place.
The Wills Assured service offers you and your loved one's security for the future, at no extra cost.
Our Wills Assured service is available to clients who use our online Will writing service or postal Will writing service.
If you’d like to talk to one of the team more about the Wills Assured package and whether it’s right for you, call us today on 0370 1500 100. Or fill out our online form and we’ll call you back.
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Why appoint a solicitor as my executor?
Many people opt to have an independent professional as the executor of their estate. There are a number of advantages to this, including:
- Professional knowledge and expertise in estate administration
- Impartial and efficient – they’ll always act in the best interests of the estate
- Takes stress away from your loved ones at a difficult time
- They take on liability for your estate being administered correctly.
An executor has many duties and is personally responsible for dealing with the estate correctly. It can be a complex, time-consuming and stressful role.
Having an independent executor means your loved ones have the space to grieve for their loss without worrying about the practicalities of dealing with your estate. It can also save potential conflict, especially if there is already disagreement within the family.
Find out more about the duties of an executor and what to think about when choosing someone for the role.
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Why choose Irwin Mitchell?
Our team has decades of experience helping people prepare, amend and execute Wills. We’re regularly appointed as executors and have expert knowledge in administering estates.
We also have extensive knowledge of the complicated tax issues that can often arise, especially for larger or more complex estates. We can advise you on the best way to structure your estate to mitigate any potential large tax bills.
If there are any changes to tax regulations that will affect the gifts you want to pass on, you’ll not only have the benefit of our advice, you’ll also be able to make the necessary changes to your Will for free.
By choosing Irwin Mitchell as your executor, you can know that your estate will be in safe hands and your wishes will be carried out in a professional and efficient way.
We will have addressed any potential issues when we’re helping you draft your Will, so probate should be smooth and straightforward after your death. This will take the pressure off your loved ones and make sure they receive their inheritance quickly, without any unexpected tax charges.
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How much does it cost?
Our Wills Assured package is included in the fee for our Will-writing service. This is £195 for a single Will and £295 for ‘mirror’ Wills for couples, if you prepare your Will online. Different fees apply for our postal, telephone and face to face services.
The cost may be higher if your estate is particularly large or complicated. If this is the case we’ll let you know when we first talk to you about your requirements, and you can decide if you’d still like to go ahead.
Call us today on 0370 1500 100 to discuss your requirements with the team – or fill out our online form and we’ll call you back.
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Can you store my Will?
Yes – we’re happy to do this free of charge as part of the service.
Our specialist storage facility ensures your Will is kept safe and secure, away from the risk of theft, fire or water damage. It also means it’s easy to access after your death, giving you peace of mind this will be one less thing for your loved ones to worry about.
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What’s the process?
If you’d like to get started with the Wills Assured service, first you’ll need to make a Will and name Irwin Mitchell as your executor.
You can write a Will using our online service – we’re usually able to send you a draft Will within 10 working days of receiving your instructions. Remember to select Irwin Mitchell as your executor when prompted.
Alternatively, you can make an appointment to come and see us. Call the team on 0370 1500 100, or use our online enquiry form and we’ll call you back.
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