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Protect Your Legacy with Mirror Wills from Direct Wills Trusts
Planning for the future can be a daunting task, but with Direct Wills Trusts, it doesn’t have to be.
Our Mirror Wills service is designed to offer peace of mind to couples, ensuring your assets and wishes are protected together. With our expert guidance, you can easily provide for your loved ones and secure your legacy for generations to come.
At Direct Wills Trusts , we believe that planning your estate should be as simple and stress-free as possible. Here’s why we’re the trusted choice for so many:
Mirror Wills are two separate wills that are almost identical, helping to minimize potential conflicts and align with the rules of intestacy mentioned in the law. They ensure a consistent distribution of assets and facilitate effective asset distribution, and are typically used by couples, including those with stepchildren and a designated guardian, as a legal document to leave their assets to each other and, in the event of your passing or diminished mental capacity, to the same beneficiaries under a lasting power of attorney.
Your solicitor can help ensure clear communication with family members; for example, if one partner leaves everything to the other, and after both pass, their children inherit the estate under a valid will or testament, this agreement is reflected in both wills, which serve as important estate planning documents and are often referred to as expert will writing services, similar to a codicil or an executor in the existing estate planning process.
Mirror wills , including areas such as Oldham, are a smart way for couples to plan their inheritance tax efficiently through standard mirror wills and will writing services, including probate services, provided by professional will writers and drafting will services, taking into account their unique circumstances, including what happens to their own home. By making sure that the surviving partner receives the entire estate tax-free, these wills can help save substantial amounts of money that would otherwise go towards inheritance tax, while avoiding the risk of disputes.
Additionally, mirror wills ensure that the final wishes bequests are protected and passed on according to the couple’s wishes, offering peace of mind and financial security for loved ones without incurring any additional fees.
While the wills mirror each other, each partner retains the flexibility to change or update their will in the future, keeping control in their hands.
Our friendly team will work with you to understand your needs, assets, and beneficiaries.
We draft Mirror Wills for both partners, reflecting your shared wishes and any specific instructions you have.
Once the wills are drafted, you'll have the opportunity to review and make any necessary changes before signing.
As life changes—whether it’s a new child, a significant purchase, or another change in circumstances—our team is here to help you update your Mirror Wills.
Yes, either partner can update their will independently at any time, ensuring that personal circumstances are taken into account.
Absolutely. As long as they are drafted properly and signed, Mirror Wills are legally enforceable documents.
Yes! Cohabiting couples can greatly benefit from Mirror Wills to secure inheritance rights and ensure their partner is protected.
In this case, the surviving partner’s will remains valid, and they will inherit the assets as outlined. It’s advisable to regularly review and update the remaining will as needed.
