Wills
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Wills in Chesterfield, Sheffield, Dronfield and Mansfield
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Types Of Wills Explained
Making a Will is often seen as a daunting prospect for a lot of people, but here at Banner Jones we’ll take you through it step by step ensuring that your Will represents everything you want it to. Most of our clients say it’s such a relief to have finally done it and usually they have been putting it off for ages.
Making a Will is commonly associated as something you do in later life however, in reality anyone over the age of 18 can have a Will and we would strongly recommend it to anyone with children. Wills are not for just sorting out finances and property in the event of your death, you can appoint guardians for your children and even leave money to your friends or a charity. Without a Will the government decides these things for you.
There are many types of Will and our specialists in Chesterfield, Dronfield, Mansfield and Sheffield are here to help.
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Why Use Banner Jones?
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- We have offices in Chesterfield, Sheffield, Dronfield and Mansfield
- Highly regarded team of qualified Will Writers
- FREE secure Will storage for life
- Members of 'National Will Register'
- Appointments not always necessary
- Quick turnaround
- Home / Hospital visits available
- Witnesses provided
- We'll give you tax advice as part of the process
- Fixed Fee Promise on all Wills
- We will cover every detail leaving you able to relax
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How to Make a Will
Types Of Wills Explained
Common Will Questions
Yes. By making a Will, you can set out exactly who is to get what amount. For example, if one of your children needs money more than another, you can leave them unequal amounts if you wish. Yes. The Intestacy Rules don’t allow for any gifts to charity out of your estate. By making a Will you can leave a set amount or a percentage of your total estate. It’s a great way to say “thank you” for the wonderful work they do – and it helps to save Inheritance Tax too! No. If you have any asset worth over £5,000, any stocks and shares or a property then your executors will usually need to apply for probate. If you don’t make a Will, they need to apply for Letters of Administration instead, which is very similar. Unless your assets are all owned jointly with someone else and pass to them automatically, you will need Probate before your estate can be paid out. We can provide detailed advice about this if you need it. If you bring your existing Will to us, we can offer you a fixed-fee initial meeting to discuss whether it still carries out your wishes or not. If not, we would be happy to update it or to make a new Will. It does not matter who wrote your Will originally. Yes. There are a number of circumstances in which it is possible to challenge the validity of a Will. These include a lack of capacity or knowledge or approval of the testator, undue influence or fraud. Should you have any concerns regarding the validity of a Will, you should obtain legal advice as a matter of urgency. Under the Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act 1975, it is possible for certain individuals to pursue a claim if they can demonstrated that the financial provision made for them is inadequate. There are a number of possible outcomes such as the Executor/Administrator agreeing to stand down or be replaced, the Executor/Administrator undertaking to carry out their function going forward and even the removal or replacement of the Executor/Administrator. No two situations are the same and therefore consideration must always be given to the most favorable outcome given the specific facts of the matter. Your Will is a private document whilst you are alive and becomes a public document after you die and probate is granted. Anyone can then obtain a copy from the Probate Registry for a small fee. While you are alive, though, no one has any right to see your Will unless you want them to. Leaving a Will means you can be sure that everything will be dealt with in the way you would wish following your death. It’s a great feeling to know that you won’t be leaving your loved ones with a mess to sort out. If you don’t make a Will, the “Intestacy Rules” will govern how your estate is divided up when you die. They determine which of your relatives receives how much and can lead to some nasty surprises. They don’t provide at all for your friends or even for a partner who you may have lived with for years – they will inherit nothing. Under the Intestacy Rules, your step-children are not counted as your children if you have not formally adopted them and will inherit nothing – even if their other parents have already died. When you die, someone will need to deal with the practicalities. If you don’t make a Will, you have no control over who this will be and it will usually be a family member. If you make a Will, you can choose who you would like to deal with things. You may prefer to appoint a professional, such as a solicitor or accountant – someone who will not be suffering the distress of bereavement. If you are married and have combined assets of £325,000 or more (for tax year 2009/10), you can also save up to £130,000 of Inheritance Tax by having a tax-efficient Will drawn up. That’s £130,000 more for your children or your partner to enjoy. Yes usually, when you get a divorce your ex-spouse becomes excluded from your will as either a beneficiary or an executor. This will have undesired consequences should you choose to not write a new will. Your original will may have been drawn up on the assumption that your spouse would take care of the children with the money left to them. You may now wish to arrange an appropriate trust to hold the inheritance for your children. You may also want to alter the way in which your assets are shared amongst beneficiaries. In your financial settlement you may agree that when you divorce one or both of you make provisions in your new will for your ex-spouse and any children. If you ex-spouse still remains dependent on you it may be possible to challenge your will if it does not make provision for him or her. The Executors named in your will can only deal with your property and affairs after your death. Executors do not have any powers during your lifetime, even if you lose mental capacity. However, you can choose to appoint the same people as your Executors and your Attorneys. Having attorneys managing your affairs during your lifetime can sometimes help the estate administration run smoothly, as the attorneys, when they become executors (if they are the same people) are already familiar with your financial affairs. In the absence of a valid Will, you would not automatically be entitled to a share of their ‘estate’ and you would have to go to Court to make a claim.
Can I give different people different shares of my estate?
Can I give money to Charity in my Will?
Does having a Will mean my family won't need Probate?
I have made a Will with a different firm of solicitors. Can you update it for me or do I have to go back to them?
Is it possible to challenge a Will?
What if I have been left out of a Will or am unhappy with the amount that has been left to me?
What options are available where an Executor/Administrator is not carrying out their role properly?
Who will see my Will?
Why do I need a Will?
Would you advise me to make a new Will?
I have already appointed Executors in my Will, why do I need an LPA?
Cohabitation - If my partner was to die, but has no Will, would I receive all of their estate?
Meet the Team
Writing a WIll
I am very satisfied with the service Banner Jones have provided me with.
Mrs S, Chesterfield
Will Writing
I was really happy with the service I recieved, Many thanks.
Mrs E, Chesterfield
We wish to thank Banner Jones for incredible assistance in guiding us and explaining the process of our Wills and LPA'S.
Mr & Mrs S, Chesterfield
I am a 93 year old lady, and I was treated as if I was family. Caring and helpful in explaining everything to my dull brain. Thank you.
Mrs F, Old Whittington
From the minute you walk into reception you are put at ease, and this continues right through the chain. Would recommend them any time.
Mr G, Chesterfield
I can’t thank Banner Jones enough for the kindness and patience, and would highly recommend this firm.
Mrs S, Chesterfield
Will Writing
Excellent company. Highly satisfied.
Mrs H, Ashgate
Probate Administration
Exceptional service; professional but friendly. Felt at ease and relaxed when given explanation of the matter being dealt with at a very sad time.
Mrs L, New Tupton
We had Wills drawn by a different solicitor’s firm who left us confused and anxious. By contrast, the solicitor was patient, helpful, clear and gave us good advice. Thank you for an excellent service. We recommend Banner Jones highly for Will writing.
Mr & Mrs G, Old Tupton
The young lady was so friendly and helpful, and made me feel comfortable – which is a rare thing these days
Mrs T, Sutton In Ashfield
Being left on my own to make another Will was hard for me, but it was made easier by the staff of Banner Jones. It was dealt with quickly, sympathetically and was able to help Ashgate Hospice.
Mrs S, Newbold
Excellent service, friendly and professional. I could not have asked for better.
Mrs M, Grangewood
Excellent service from start to finish at a very difficult time.
Ms D, Danesmoor
Very helpful and friendly. Everything was explained in a way that made it easier to understand.
Mr & Mrs M, Dronfield
Clear, precise, friendly information on the issues we had. Will use Banner Jones for any future legal advice and issues.
Mr & Mrs M, Chesterfield
Will Writing
Very happy with services offered by professional people.
Mr & Mrs H, Mansfield
Writing a WIll
I would give you 10/10. Very good.
Mrs P, Bolsover
Will Writing
Excellent service. Very cheerful, family friendly feel. Great waiting area, friendly receptionists. Warm and cosy.
Mrs P, North Wingfield
Thank you for helping me prepare my Will. I thought it may be a daunting experience, but I was given great advice by Becky. I think it is also a fantastic idea to donate to the John Eastwood Hospice.
Mr S, Forest Town
Thank you for dealing with everything in a professional, pleasant and friendly manner.
Mrs R, Mansfield
Very friendly experience with clear and uncomplicated explanations, giving us confidence in the professional service.
Mr & Mrs L, Grindleford
Will Writing
A very friendly and helpful service from start to finish.
Mrs C, Shiregreen
Made Will with another solicitors that no longer exists and had to trace it. It is reassuring to know that, with Banner Jones, I will be automatically contacted in five years after the distressing experience of discovering my Will wasn’t where I thought!
Ms S, Chesterfield
I found Natalie very courteous, and she has a lovely disposition. She’s very easy to talk to.
Mr L, Chesterfield
The service I received couldn't have been better!
Mrs C, Chesterfield
Your sensitivity on your home visit to deal with Mum’s Will was absolutely brilliant.
Mr & Mrs J, Barlow
Excellent service – friendly staff explained everything to me in ways that I could understand.
Mrs C, Bolsover
My Will was drawn up speedily and expressed my wishes precisely. Miss Fowlston was pleasant, helpful and produced exactly what I wished for.
Mr S, Brimington Common
Our experience with Banner Jones was friendly and efficient.
Mr & Mrs H, Brockwell
Put everything in black and white and Banner Jones “Will” see you right.
Mrs W, Shuttlewood
Everything in plain English.
Mr & Mrs S, Crookes
Very prompt & efficient service provided, meeting a tight schedule.
Mr C, Mansfield
Thank you for your excellent service, prompt attention and being kept up to date.
Mrs P, Old Whittington
We were very pleased with the process of making our Wills. All very professional, private and helpful. All our requests dealt with and happy with the cost.
Mr & Mrs R, Shirebrook
The service I got was excellent. Staff were really helpful. The solicitor that dealt with my case was really helpful and I thank her. I would recommend this firm to anyone.
Mr M, Chesterfield
Excellent, professional and supportive communication throughout. Thank you very much, Kat.
Mrs B, Shirland
Yours has been an excellent service on the three quite different matters you have dealt with over several years. We have total confidence in Banner Jones and will continue to regard you as our first choice solicitors.
Mr & Mrs H, Dronfield
Very efficient, friendly and professional. We would definitely recommend to friends and family. They made the whole experience problem free.
Mrs W, Mansfield
We’re really grateful for the work you did for us. 10 out of 10!
Mr & Mrs S, Bridlington
Very easy to make appointments, very personal service from all people at Banner Jones, my solicitor was very friendly and put me at ease. If I needed a solicitor again, Banner Jones would be the first on my list.
Mr C, Dronfield
Brilliant service, kept well informed all the way through the process. Would definitely recommend.
Miss H, Nottinghamshire
Cannot fault the service, efficient, prompt and cautious. Matters explained very well and clearly. Pleasantly surprised.
Mr & Mrs D, Mansfield
Service provided was excellent. All the staff were very helpful, considerate and professional. I would highly recommend to friends and family.
Mr W, Nottinghamshire
Kat, the solicitor who assisted in arranging for the deputyship for my mother was extremely helpful in what I call distressing time where control of my mothers affairs have been passed onto me. Many thanks Kat for the pleasantness.
Mrs H, Chesterfield
I have always experienced complete satisfaction with Banner Jones and their services over the last 15 years.
Mr & Mrs R, Sheffield
Very clear communication, all of my questions were answered and nothing was rushed.
Mr & Mrs F, Chesterfield
Banner Jonesprovided me with a very professional and friendly service in difficult, personal circumstances and I cannot reccomend them enough. 10/10.
Mr T, Chesterfield
Natalie was very professional and friendly. Good listener, very caring. Thank you Natalie.
Mrs M, Mansfield
All my dealings have been with Sarah who has always been professional, knowledgeable and extremely helpful. I would recommend Banner Jones.
Mr P, Derbyshire
Excellent, professional service.
Mrs M, Mansfield
Very good and friendly reception staff; excellent professioanl service; good comunication and timely attention to my work undertaken.
Mrs F, Chesterfield
Outstanding service. So very helpful, knowledgeable and easy to understand. A pleasant member of your team!
Mrs K, Sheffield
We recieved a promt, helpful and most efficient service. I wouldn't hesitate to ever use Banner Jones Solicitors again.
Amy was excellent - Thank you so much for all your advice.
Ms E, Chesterfield
I would just like to pass on my comments with regards to the first class service we received with the estate of my dear late mother.
We have been dealing with Banner Jones and I would like to say they have been excellent throughout. We have found them to be extremely efficient, helpful, understanding and friendly at this difficult time.
Also very accommodating with appointments as I work full time.
I would also comment she was very patient in dealing with my elderly father who struggles with severe hearing difficulty.
I have no hesitation in using your services again, we will shortly be making appointments to update the will for my father and in due course I will also be updating my own will with Banner Jones as all of our family affairs are with your company.
I will have no hesitation in recommending Banner Jones Solicitors to others, once again, thank you to you all.
Ms Carpenter
Banner Jones & Kat Wheeldon's help has got me through this last year. Their help and kindness was without doubt invaluable.
Mrs W, Chesterfield
Kathryn Wheeldon has provided me with an excellent service and I would recommend her to all of my friends and family.
Mrs R, Chesterfield
Excellent service! Becasue of illnesses, my new will from start to signing took half a day!
Mrs B, Nottingham
Excellent service! Thank you for all fo your help and making everything stress free for me. Will definitley recomment you.
Mr B & Mrs M, Chesterfield
Excellent Service from Banner Jones. Thank you.
Mr & Mrs L
Very helpful and understanding. Thank you.
Mrs B, Chesterfield
Very thorough, professional and friendly service, thank you.
Mrs K, Chesterfield
Friendly, and vey helpfull staff.
Mr & Mrs J, Mansfield
Excellent, friendly service, my Will was updated very quickly for me, which I really appreciate.
Mrs P, Chesterfield
Natalie at Banner Jones helped us update our Wills. She was very thorough whilst being sensitive to our situation She made it an easy, simple process. We recieved our Wills quickly and completed the matter within 3 weeks!
Mr & Mrs F, Chesterfield
Very pleased with the service recieved. Natalie was a very pleasant and efficient person to deal with. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend your services. Thank you.
Mrs B, Chesterfield
Excellent service, all matters were dealt with in a very professional way.
Mr M & Dr R, Sheffield
We used Kat Wheeldon at Banner Jones for our Wills and Powers of Attorney. We always had a friendly but professional service. Details were explained clearly so that we understood exactly what was involved and required. Fees weere explained straight away. We shall return to Banner Jones for any further legal work.
Mr & Mrs Diprose
First class service. many thanks for your help from start to finish.
Mr & Mrs C, Chesterfield
I have been with this solicitors since the 60's and I have always been happy with this company. I was very happy with seeing Amy about my Will, she was very helpful.
Miss W, Mansfield
Both Natalie and Stacey were very friendly and I had a professional service for both my house purchase and Will. The staff were very nice to talk to and helped me with every step if I was unsure what to do. Will highly recommend to friends and family.
Ms L, Chesterfield
Outstanding service from start to finish.
Mr & Mrs B, Mansfield
Thank you so much for your excellent service in helping me making a Will.
Mrs B, Mansfield
We were very happy with the service provided.
Mr & Mrs W, Dronfield
Thank you all for your kindness and support in a very sad time in my life, you have helped so much.
Mrs W, Chesterfield
On behalf of Darren and myself I would like to thank you both for all your help and assistance in this matter.
Excellent and efficient throughout and handled with a professional and sensitive approach.
Mr T & Mr D
I would like to thank you for the friendly, and efficient way you have dealt with me. Thank you.
Mrs L, Dronfield
All staff we came into contact with were very professional. A quick and efficient service.
Mr & Mrs T
Thank you for last weeks meeting which we both found very informative, friendly and helpful. You were able to reassure us and put our minds at rest about the number of issues. Thank you once again.
Mr & Mrs B, Derbyshire
Everything involved was dealt with in an exceptionally professional manner. Amy was a very friendly person to deal with, very knowledgable and also very sympathetic and sensitive to our needs. We could not have been better served!
Mr & Mrs W, Nottinghamshire
Because we are in our 90's and only essentially amending our Wills, Amy was very patient and extremely sensitive to our situation. She explained the issues involved in a manner whcih was very easy to understand. She gave us a great deal on confidence and we were extremely happy with the outcome.
Mr & Mrs W, Mansfield
All staff (off all levels) were very friendly & helpful. Tea/ coffees were made available at the outset and not as an afterthought. I can see no reason at all to not use Banner Jones again for any other aspects of my affairs! Thank you!
Mr M, Chesterfield
A straight forward & useful service.
Mrs F, Mansfield
Always found very good service. I would highly recommend.
Mrs A, Mansfield
Very friendly and plenty of time and patience to explain every detail.
Mr B & Mrs S, Mansfield
Banner Jones are excellent. I would definitely recommend to anyone.
Mrs F, Sheffield
Very pleased with the whole process. Amy was very helpful and understanding.
Mr & Mrs R, Mansfield
Amy was very kind and helpful. Always polite and goes the extra mile to source help.
Mrs L, Mansfield
Thank you Anna and Natalie - This was a great experience as you made everything go so smoothly. We very much appreciate you working within our tight timeframe.
Mr & Mrs W, Derbyshire
I found the whole service extremely friendly and professional.
Mr & Mrs B, Chesterfield
As far as I am concerned, Kat Wheeldon's service at Banner Jones is excellent.
Mrs W, Chesterfield
I do not see a need for any improvement at Banner Jones. You were very helpful, efficient, and very approachable.
Mrs G, Chesterfield
I want to acknowledge the professional, considerate and sensitive manner in which you dealt with myself, my mother and my sister when we called to your offices to pick up my late father's will. Your attentive and helpful manner did not go unnoticed. Many thanks for your assistance and rest assured that any future legal business our family requires will come through you and your good offices.
Mr T, South Normanton
Pleased with the outcome of the meeting, Jade was very clear with her answers.
Mr W, Chesterfield
A simple job, competently handled.
Mr H, Chesterfield
I had my Will prepared and couldn't have been happier with the service. It was done just as I requested, and very quickly. I can now continue with my life without any worries. Would definitely recommend.
Mrs D, Chesterfield
All staff, legal representatives and receptionists during face to face and telephone communications were most considerate and empathetic to me while I was coping with a stressful time in my life. The legal advice and guidance that I received was top class and matters were worked out in a most professional manner enabling me to trust all outcomes. I would certainly return to Banner Jones should I need further legal advice and would recommend them firm to family and friends.
Mrs H, Chesterfield
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