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Congratulations on taking your first step. Writing a Will could

be the most important document you ever write. Read on to

complete your journey…

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Wha�’� �n�i�e…01/ Introduction

02/ Why write a Will

03/ About Executors

04/ About Guardians

05/ About Gifts

06/ Why use Click Wills*[email protected] üclickwills.com 2write your will

In�ro�uc�i��You are never too young to write your Will. If there are people that

you care about in your life, then writing a Will is the only way to

ensure that should you not be around, they are taken care of in the

way that you would have wanted.

There are many misconceptions about writing a Will, perhaps that

you’re ‘tempting fate’. This could not be further from the truth. Instead,

it demonstrates that you plan for the worst, and also that you make

good, carefully considered decisions. These attributes will almost

certainly guarantee you a long, happy life… But what if..?

Click Wills is here to help you write your perfect, legally valid, low

cost Will in a simple and time efficient manner. This guide has been

written to introduce you to the key areas to consider before writing

your Will, and when you are ready, all you need do is click ‘2write

your will’ at the bottom of any page, and you will be whisked to your

very own Wills home page to begin writing the most important

document you may ever write.


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Writing a Will ensures that your wishes are carried out after you’re gone

The main reason why people write a Will is to ensure that their possessions are gifted

to who they choose. Remember, if you are unmarried then your partner Will not receive

anything from you after you’re gone. You can also decide to make gifts to those that

meant the most to you in your life, or perhaps gift some money to a charity.

More importantly for many, it also allows you to appoint guardians for your children.

Without a Will, a Court could ultimately decide who cares for your children.

Similarly it also allows you to decide who would look after your estate for your children.

This means you have the most suitable people ensuring the well-being of your children,

should you not be around to care for them any longer.

A person who is appointed as an executor will deal with the

administration of your estate. These administrative duties include

paying off all of your debts, completing forms and distributing your

estate to the people that you have chosen to benefit under your Will.

Should you have young children they will also look after any part

of the estate that you have left to your children, and ensure that

your guardians are financially able to care for your children. When

your children are old enough, the executors will gift the remainder

of their inheritance to them in full.

This can be a burdensome role, and only people that can handle

the duties stated above should be appointed to this position. Many

will thank you however, as it shows that this person is fully trusted

by you to take on a potentially challenging role.


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Ab�ut Gu�r�i�nsFor many this appointment will be the most important aspect of writing their Will. It is crucial

that you think hard about who is best suited to care for your children should you not be around.

These are some of the questions you should ask yourself before making your mind up;

� Who is most able to take on the responsibility of caring for your children?

� Do your children already know and feel comfortable with this person?

� Do they share a similar parenting style to you?

� Are they physically up to the role?

Once decided, this person must be fully ready to act as a replacement parent, and provide a

loving and caring home for your children. Should they act, they will have to make decisions

about all aspects of your children's lives. Educational and health decisions will be made by your

guardians, but they may also impart religious views and other values upon your children.

Your estate will be held in a children’s trust for their benefit, and your executors will use parts

of this to help the guardians maintain your children. If you feel the value of your estate is a little

low for this, then consider the financial stability of the guardians you are appointing.


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In your Will you choose where your estate goes when you die. Should

you fail to write a Will, the government decides this for you…

In this modern age many choose to live unmarried. If this is you, then

your partner will receive nothing from your estate. This may even

result in them being forced from their home. Even if you are married,

or in a civil partnership you cannot ensure that your spouse or civil

partner will receive what you intended them to receive without writing

a Will.

Worryingly, those that are separated from their spouse or civil partner

risk them receiving everything should a valid Will not be written.

Also, writing a Will allows you to make gestures to those people, or

charities that meant something to you. For example you could choose

to make a gift of an item of jewellery to your niece, or a sum of money

to an important charity. Writing a Will can ensure these gifts are made

and that you are remembered fondly by those that matter.


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W�y Ch�o�� C�i�k W��lsWriting a Will can be very expensive. It may also involve you discussing highly

personal, emotional issues with a complete stranger. Click Wills is different!

Wills are priced from just £25.00, and our secure online questionnaire can be completed in the

privacy and comfort of you own home and provides guidance every step of the way. Our

beautifully simple to use, intuitive questionnaire has been developed using one of the most

widely trusted pieces of Will writing software in existence today. It’s already written over a quarter

of a million Wills for families in the UK!

The process from deciding to write your Will, to receiving your Will can take just 10 minutes, and

instructions will be provided to ensure that you correctly sign your Will so that it is legally valid.

If you have any questions, we are always on hand to assist you. Click Wills invite you to email

us, inbox us on Facebook, or tweet us any questions about using the system. We also employ

the most experienced and qualified Will writers working in the UK today, so we are always on

hand to answer any technical questions or concerns you have about writing your Will.


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