F&Q - Wills Archives - Leech & Co https://www.leechandco.co.uk/faq_category/fq-wills/ Solicitors Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:38:58 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://www.leechandco.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-leech-32x32.png F&Q - Wills Archives - Leech & Co https://www.leechandco.co.uk/faq_category/fq-wills/ 32 32 Will my Will be registered be somewhere so it can be traced? https://www.leechandco.co.uk/faq/will-my-will-be-registered-be-somewhere-so-it-can-be-traced-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=will-my-will-be-registered-be-somewhere-so-it-can-be-traced-2 Mon, 30 Sep 2019 10:37:55 +0000 https://leechwills.cloudaccess.host/?post_type=faq&p=558 You can register your Will with Certainty National Will Register at an additional cost of £30.00.  The register records where your Will is stored, but does not store a copy of the Will.   Find out more about what happens when you make a Will and how Leech & Co can help you here.

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]]> You can register your Will with Certainty National Will Register at an additional cost of £30.00.  The register records where your Will is stored, but does not store a copy of the Will.   Find out more about what happens when you make a Will and how Leech & Co can help you here.

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]]> Who can be an Executor? https://www.leechandco.co.uk/faq/who-can-be-an-executor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=who-can-be-an-executor Mon, 30 Sep 2019 10:34:14 +0000 https://leechwills.cloudaccess.host/?post_type=faq&p=556 Anyone can be an Executor of a will as long as they are over 18.  A Beneficiary of the Will can also be an Executor and many people choose their husband or wife or civil partner or their children to be an Executor.  Find out more about being an Executor here.

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]]> Anyone can be an Executor of a will as long as they are over 18.  A Beneficiary of the Will can also be an Executor and many people choose their husband or wife or civil partner or their children to be an Executor.  Find out more about being an Executor here.

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]]> Do I keep my Will or do you store it? https://www.leechandco.co.uk/faq/do-i-keep-my-will-or-do-you-store-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-i-keep-my-will-or-do-you-store-it Thu, 26 Sep 2019 10:47:40 +0000 https://leechwills.cloudaccess.host/?post_type=faq&p=528 When your Will is complete, we will keep the original document in safe storage for you.  We will also keep a digital copy on our secure server.  We do not charge for this storage. We will also provide you with two copies of your Will for you to retain or provide to your Executors, should... Read More

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]]> When your Will is complete, we will keep the original document in safe storage for you.  We will also keep a digital copy on our secure server.  We do not charge for this storage.

We will also provide you with two copies of your Will for you to retain or provide to your Executors, should you wish to do so.

Find out more about what happens when you make a Will and how Leech & Co can help you here. 

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]]> What does an Executor do? https://www.leechandco.co.uk/faq/what-does-an-executor-do/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-does-an-executor-do Mon, 23 Sep 2019 12:51:43 +0000 https://leechwills.cloudaccess.host/?post_type=faq&p=504 Essentially, an Executor makes sure that the wishes of the deceased person as stated in the Will are carried out. The Executor is responsible for making sure that the deceased debts, if any, are paid, that any remaining money or property is distributed to the Beneficiaries and that any specific wishes are carried out. Find... Read More

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]]> Essentially, an Executor makes sure that the wishes of the deceased person as stated in the Will are carried out. The Executor is responsible for making sure that the deceased debts, if any, are paid, that any remaining money or property is distributed to the Beneficiaries and that any specific wishes are carried out. Find out more about the role of the executor and how Leech & Co can help here [need link to Administration of Estates section]

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]]> What can I put in my Will? https://www.leechandco.co.uk/faq/what-can-i-put-in-my-will/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-can-i-put-in-my-will Mon, 23 Sep 2019 12:40:10 +0000 https://leechwills.cloudaccess.host/?post_type=faq&p=503 A Will is a statement of what you want to happen to your property and finances (and children if they are under 18) when you die. Therefore, your Will should contain all matters that ensure your wishes are carried out. You can also include your wishes as to what you want to happen with your... Read More

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]]> A Will is a statement of what you want to happen to your property and finances (and children if they are under 18) when you die. Therefore, your Will should contain all matters that ensure your wishes are carried out. You can also include your wishes as to what you want to happen with your pets, specific personal items, your funeral etc. At Leech & Co, we will discuss your wishes with you and advise you as to the best way to make sure your wishes are carried. Find out more about what you can put in your Will and how Leech & Co can help you here.

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]]> A loved one has lost mental capacity and doesn’t have a Will – what can I do? https://www.leechandco.co.uk/faq/a-loved-one-has-lost-mental-capacity-and-doesnt-have-a-will-what-can-i-do/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-loved-one-has-lost-mental-capacity-and-doesnt-have-a-will-what-can-i-do Mon, 23 Sep 2019 12:39:24 +0000 https://leechwills.cloudaccess.host/?post_type=faq&p=502 If a person is not fully aware they are making a Will, it is not likely to be valid and therefore cannot be used to carry out their wishes following their death. Alternatively, there may be no Will in place at all. In these situations, an application can be made to the Court of Protection... Read More

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]]> If a person is not fully aware they are making a Will, it is not likely to be valid and therefore cannot be used to carry out their wishes following their death. Alternatively, there may be no Will in place at all. In these situations, an application can be made to the Court of Protection to request that a Statutory Will is made on that person’s behalf. Find out more about Statutory Wills and how Leech & Co can help you here.

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]]> What’s involved in making a Will? https://www.leechandco.co.uk/faq/whats-involved-in-making-a-will/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=whats-involved-in-making-a-will Mon, 16 Sep 2019 15:44:38 +0000 https://leechwills.cloudaccess.host/?post_type=faq&p=482 With the assistance of a Solicitor, making a Will should be a relatively straightforward and quick process. One of our team will meet with you (or discuss with you on the phone) so you can explain and describe your wishes as to what you want to happen with your property and finances (and if appropriate,... Read More

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]]> With the assistance of a Solicitor, making a Will should be a relatively straightforward and quick process. One of our team will meet with you (or discuss with you on the phone) so you can explain and describe your wishes as to what you want to happen with your property and finances (and if appropriate, your children) after your death.  We will then advise you as to the best way to make sure this happens.  Find out more about the process of making a Will here and the costs and timescale for making a Will here.

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]]> How long will it take for me to receive my Will? https://www.leechandco.co.uk/faq/how-long-will-it-take-for-me-to-receive-my-will/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-long-will-it-take-for-me-to-receive-my-will Mon, 16 Sep 2019 15:43:21 +0000 https://leechwills.cloudaccess.host/?post_type=faq&p=481 We expect the timescale for preparation of your Will to be in the region of two to four weeks from the time of the first appointment, but if the matter is more complex, it may take more time. We will advise you of the likely timescale when we have confirmed your instructions.  Find out more... Read More

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]]> We expect the timescale for preparation of your Will to be in the region of two to four weeks from the time of the first appointment, but if the matter is more complex, it may take more time. We will advise you of the likely timescale when we have confirmed your instructions.  Find out more making your Will and how Leech & Co can help you here

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]]> How much does a Will cost? https://www.leechandco.co.uk/faq/how-much-does-a-will-cost/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-much-does-a-will-cost Mon, 16 Sep 2019 15:42:44 +0000 https://leechwills.cloudaccess.host/?post_type=faq&p=479 We offer fixed fees for providing a Will, but the fee will depend on the type of Will you need. Full details of our fixed fees in respect of Wills are here.  

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]]> We offer fixed fees for providing a Will, but the fee will depend on the type of Will you need. Full details of our fixed fees in respect of Wills are here.

 

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]]> What happens if you die without a Will? https://www.leechandco.co.uk/faq/what-happens-if-you-die-without-a-will/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-happens-if-you-die-without-a-will Mon, 16 Sep 2019 15:40:35 +0000 https://leechwills.cloudaccess.host/?post_type=faq&p=478 If you die without making a Will, you will die Intestate. This means that a set of rules, called the Intestacy Rules, will decide how your property, possessions or money should be distributed between members of your family.  Your wishes will not play any part in how your estate is distributed between your family and... Read More

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]]> If you die without making a Will, you will die Intestate. This means that a set of rules, called the Intestacy Rules, will decide how your property, possessions or money should be distributed between members of your family.  Your wishes will not play any part in how your estate is distributed between your family and loved ones.  These rules can have unwanted consequences for what happens to your estate after you die and, if you have children under the age of 18, you will also have no say in what happens to them and who looks after them.  Find out more here

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