It’s a good time to make a will. It provides for those we love.
We take the time to make it easy for you
As you start to think about making a will, ask yourself;
Do you want to give away your assets while you're still alive or after your death?
Think about it this way: If you want to give assets to people after your death, you need to make a will. If you don’t, the law decides who will get what and in what proportion. Without a will you lose complete control over the disposal of your assets on your death.
That’s called dying intestate. If you die intestate, the law decides and that will be dependent on whether you have a spouse or civil partner and children or no children
The best course is to make a will knowing that you can change it and even cancel some or all of it later. We can help you do that respectfully and as painlessly as possible.
The knowledgeable recommendations that Declan offered enabled my Will to be compiled in a much more inclusive way. Because of the COVID restrictions at the time, a face-face meeting was out of the question so a “face-time” meeting on a social media app was employed instead. The final signing and witnessing of the Will document was done very professionally, in view of the problems caused by social distancing. At no point did I feel in any way Nosophobic….”
— VO’R
Any time you are entering into a legal contract it’s always best to understand the principles behind each piece of paper you sign.
If you are thinking of making your will, here are a few things that you need to give some thought to.
When You Make a Will
You can change it at a later date as your circumstances change or the circumstances of those who you wish to benefit changes. You can even cancel some or all of it later.
You can tax plan effectively to minimise taxation for those who follow after you, in plain English, save them money.
You can decide who will look after your children and appoint what are called Guardians.
You can decide who looks after the money that you might leave to dependents. These are called Trustees. If you are uncertain as to what you want in your will, you can give discretion to your Trustees. This is called a Discretionary Trust Will.
You can provide for your children who are still of an age and situation in life where they might reasonably expect support from you.
You can declare your funeral or burial wishes. Do you wish to be cremated or buried? Do you care?
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If this is something that you are considering right now, make an appointment or fill out our enquiry form and we will help you explore the options.
We will help you with all of the above and more. We can also advise you of the Tax Exemptions and Tax Reliefs, available.
Why Choose Kelly Colfer As You Age
We can meet you virtually or in person
Covid restrictions are changing all the time. No matter what they are we will always provide you with the safest and most efficient way of working together. We are familiar with multiple ways of interacting, including Microsoft Teams and Zoom. We will work with whatever makes you most comfortable to put your future ageing plan into place.
Transparent Fees
We’ll provide you with clear and transparent pricing in advance – so you can be confident on what you’ll be paying, and what you’re getting for your money.
Where a case becomes unexpectedly complex, we’ll flag this with you immediately – so there’s never any nasty surprises!
Professional and Experienced
Kelly Colfer Son & Poyntz has been offering legal services in the South East since 1872. It's owned and operated by Solicitor Declan Joyce. With a staff that has more than 60 years of combined experience, it's one of the most trusted legal firms in Wexford.
