A clear Will and a practical plan for the people who may one day need to use it.
Nene Legal offers free home or office visits to clients in Thrapston from our Rushden-based practice. We explain Will Writing and estate planning in plain English, starting with a call and a fixed price for the service you need.
Making your plans easier for your executors
A well-considered Will is only part of being prepared. It also helps to think about who will deal with the estate and how they will find the relevant information. Choose people who are willing to take on the responsibility, and discuss a replacement if your first choice cannot act.
Executors and beneficiaries do different jobs, although one person may have both roles. Being named to administer the estate does not, by itself, mean that person inherits it. We can explain the appointments and gifts in your draft so the distinction is clear.
A practical record to keep with your planning papers
- Where the original Will and any later documents are kept.
- Contact details for your chosen executors and relevant advisers.
- A list of banks, pensions, insurance policies and other asset providers.
- Information about property, liabilities and important ongoing payments.
- Funeral wishes and details of anyone who should be contacted.
Keep this record current and secure. It supports the Will but does not replace it. Ask us about suitable storage arrangements and tell your executors how to locate the original document.
Support before and after a bereavement
We help with new Wills, reviews, LPAs and trust enquiries. If you are contacting us after a death, explain that at the initial call so we can discuss the probate support you need. Obtaining a grant and completing estate administration are different stages.
Your questions
Can an executor also receive something in my Will?
Yes, an executor can also be a beneficiary. The appointments, gifts and signing arrangements need to be dealt with correctly.
What happens after I approve the draft?
After approval and payment, your Will is produced and dispatched within five working days, often within 48 hours. Follow the signing and witnessing instructions, then arrange storage of the signed original.
Read more in our guide to choosing an executor.
Arrange your initial call
Tell Simon what you would like help with. We will explain the next step and provide a fixed price for the service you need, with no extra charge for the home or office visit.
Find practical answers and official references in our Knowledge Centre. You can also meet Simon and learn about Nene Legal.
Nene Legal is Safer Wills Limited trading as Nene Legal. Our practice is based in Rushden; appointments in the areas we cover are arranged individually. Legal information relates to England and Wales.
