Wills are legal documents that contain important details about a person’s estate. The details contained in a Will are kept protected to withstand the individual’s lifetime in order for their estate to be distributed in accordance with their wishes. That being said, Wills can still be changed under certain circumstances.
How to Obtain a Will
Ensuring the Will contains all of the necessary content for it to be considered legally valid is the first step to knowing whether it can be changed. Valid Wills are often kept safe in the possession of solicitors, banks, or Will safekeeping services. Completing the necessary steps to access the Will is a key first step.
Making a Change to Your Own Will
Once your Will is created, you can make small adjustments to it, such as updating the executors’ names or adding beneficiaries. This process involves completing a document called a codicil. Our solicitors can guide you through the process with patience and care.
Changing Another Person’s Will
If beneficiaries are left worse off after a person dies, there is a potential for a Will to be changed. The Will can be changed to provide for a family member who may have been excluded from the Will, reduce tax payable, or clear up any uncertainty.
How to Change a Will
At Fairmont Legal, we understand the value of transparency and convenience when dealing with legal matters. Our qualified solicitors have over 100 years of experience between them and bring a high level of expertise to each case. If you want to take the first step to write a Will or want to make amendments to your current Will, contact our team via phone or our online contact form to get started.
