our super easy service to let their families and loved ones know their wishes.
and paid tax all of your life
meaning the government will decide how your money or assets are shared.
of the local authority.
Pay too much
inheritance tax.
End up benefitting
from your estate.
Is prolonged, causing your family even more stress at a time they should be grieving.
Can get into disputes over who gets what causing even more upset.
Choose your executor for you
(the people that carry out the terms of your Will).
When someone passes on without making a Will there is often almost a vacuum where no-one knows what to do.
Someone will need to step forward and apply for letters of administration. These allow someone to deal with the affairs of the deceased but of course, as there is no Will then they will decide how the estate should be distributed.
It often takes a lot longer to get letters of administration compared to simply organising probate with our online Will service.
It also can be used as a way to tell people what you don’t want to happen. For instance, if there is someone in your family that you do not want to benefit from your estate.
Using your Will to give to charity, for example, can reduce the amount of tax the rest of the estate pays so it is worth checking this out. The smart Will App makes leaving gifts to charity quick and easy.
This person, the ‘executor’ is the fulcrum of the whole process so making a Will gets you to think about who would be most suitable for the position.
You’ll need to choose someone (or perhaps two people) who is sensible and level headed and who is happy to take on the responsibility.
Many people use professional executors and Smart Will can help you here.
For example, it makes you think about how the executor will find your Will, how they will access your life insurance policies, listing your bank accounts and investments and making sure that all of the things that your executor needs will be easy to find and understand.
Making a Will on The Smart Will App allows you the opportunity to recognise the good works done or to leave money that allows them to carry out a specific project.
Making a Will is the best way to make sure that some of these stresses are minimised.
It allows you to give your family the information they need to make the right decisions, it makes your wishes clear so they don’t need to guess and it shows them that you were thinking of them and their welfare
you should have a valid Will in place
Someone will need to step forward and apply for letters of administration. These allow someone to deal with the affairs of the deceased but of course, as there is no Will then they will decide how the estate should be distributed.
It often takes a lot longer to get letters of administration compared to simply organising probate with our online Will service.
It also can be used as a way to tell people what you don’t want to happen. For instance, if there is someone in your family that you do not want to benefit from your estate.
Using your Will to give to charity, for example, can reduce the amount of tax the rest of the estate pays so it is worth checking this out. The smart Will App makes leaving gifts to charity quick and easy.
This person, the ‘executor’ is the fulcrum of the whole process so making a Will gets you to think about who would be most suitable for the position.
You’ll need to choose someone (or perhaps two people) who is sensible and level headed and who is happy to take on the responsibility.
Many people use professional executors and Smart Will can help you here.
For example, it makes you think about how the executor will find your Will, how they will access your life insurance policies, listing your bank accounts and investments and making sure that all of the things that your executor needs will be easy to find and understand.
Making a Will on The Smart Will App allows you the opportunity to recognise the good works done or to leave money that allows them to carry out a specific project.
Making a Will is the best way to make sure that some of these stresses are minimised.
It allows you to give your family the information they need to make the right decisions, it makes your wishes clear so they don’t need to guess and it shows them that you were thinking of them and their welfare
It is excellent value for money and I would highly recommend."
It is excellent value for money and I would highly recommend."
on the Smart Will App
in 10 minutes
our super easy apps to let their families and loved ones know their final wishes.
on the Smart Will App in 10 minutes
our super easy apps to let their families and loved ones know their final wishes.
What happens if I die without a Will?
If you die without a will, your estate will be divided according to intestacy laws, which may not reflect your personal preferences. In the UK, this usually results in inheritance by your closest relatives in a predetermined order, potentially excluding non-relatives or stepchildren you may have intended to provide for.
Your will should clearly outline how you want your assets—such as money, property, and personal belongings—distributed and to whom. It should also include the appointment of an executor to oversee the distribution process and, if relevant, the naming of guardians for any children under 18.
You should review and consider updating your will every five years or following significant life events, such as marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, or the death of a beneficiary. These events can greatly impact your preferences for distributing your estate. The Smart Will app lets you do this, without extra charges.
A will remains valid until it is revoked or replaced by a new one. However, certain events, such as marriage, can nullify an existing will unless it specifically states that it was created in anticipation of that event. To ensure your will accurately reflects your current wishes and circumstances, keep it regularly updated.
Can I change the will multiple times?
Are these wills verified?
All Smart Will members can book a free consultation with our experts to verify the Will meets your needs.
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