LakeHall Wills

22/08/2025

15/08/2025

Will Your Children Inherit Your Home? Don’t Leave It to Chance!

Many people assume their children will automatically inherit their home when they pass away-but without the right will and trust in place, that’s not guaranteed.

Without a proper estate plan:

❌Your home could be subject to inheritance laws that don’t align with your wishes.
❌If you have a partner who isn’t legally married to you, they might not inherit anything.
❌Care fees, remarriage, or other claims could put your children’s inheritance at risk.

A professionally written will and trust ensures your home goes to the people you love, without unnecessary legal battles or financial losses.

At Lakehall Wills, we help families secure their future. Get in touch today to protect what matters most!

Contact us today for a free consultation.
Home visits appointments available:

T: 0790 907 3188
E: [email protected]

www.lakehallwills.co.uk

08/08/2025

Can You Legally Leave Someone Out of
The short answer is YES — but it’s not always that simple.
Whether it’s an estranged family member or someone you no longer have contact with, you can choose who inherits your estate.
However, there are important legal considerations to keep in mind, especially if someone might contest your wishes later on.
At Lakehall Wills, we’re here to guide you through the process clearly and compassionately, making sure your Will reflects your wishes - and stands up legally.

✅Expert advice
✅Legally sound documents
✅Confidential and friendly service

Thinking about updating your Will or writing one for the first time? Message us today for a free, no-obligation chat. Your future, your way.

T: 0790 907 3188
E: [email protected]


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05/08/2025

Many people believe that a will is something only older individuals or those with significant assets need to worry about. However, the truth is, having a will in place is essential regardless of your age or wealth.

Here’s why:

Control Over Your Assets: A will ensures that your belongings, no matter how modest, are distributed according to your wishes. Without one, the state will decide who inherits your assets, which may not align with what you want.

Guardianship of Children: If you have minor children, a will allows you to designate guardians for them. Without a will, the court may choose who takes care of your children, which may not reflect your preferences.

Reduces Family Conflict: A clear and legally binding will can prevent family disputes over inheritance. It provides clarity, reducing the chances of misunderstandings or disagreements among loved ones.

End-of-Life Wishes: You can specify instructions for your funeral or memorial service, sparing your family from making difficult decisions during an already emotional time.

Protects your family home: with the right Will in place you can protect your home you have worked so hard for against third parties l.e care homes, surviving spouse remarrying

Peace of Mind: Having a will in place gives you the peace of mind that your affairs are in order, regardless of what the future holds. It’s not about expecting the worst-it’s about being prepared.

No matter your age or life situation, a will provides security, protects your loved ones, and ensures your wishes are honoured. Don’t wait until it’s too late; it’s a crucial step in safeguarding your legacy.

Contact us today for a free consultation.
Home visits or office appointments available.

Get in touch:
0790903188
[email protected]

27/07/2025

💼✍️ Can You Legally Leave Someone Out of Your Will?

The short answer is YES — but it’s not always that simple.
Whether it’s an estranged family member or someone you no longer have contact with, you can choose who inherits your estate. However, there are important legal considerations to keep in mind, especially if someone might contest your wishes later on.
At Lakehall Wills, we’re here to guide you through the process clearly and compassionately, making sure your Will reflects your wishes — and stands up legally.
✅ Expert advice
✅ Legally sound documents
✅ Confidential and friendly service
Thinking about updating your Will or writing one for the first time? Message us today for a free, no-obligation chat. Your future, your way.

T: 0790 907 3188
E: [email protected]

27/07/2025

Streamlined Will Writing Process at Lakehall Wills Ltd
At Lakehall Wills, we’ve simplified the will-writing process into four straightforward steps that ensure ease and convenience for you and your family:
Step 1: Arrange Your Free Consultation
During this initial consultation, we take the time to get to know you and understand your desires, wishes, and needs.
We will discuss your options in depth to ensure you can make an informed decision.
Step 2: Take Your Instructions
In this step, we gather all the necessary details, such as your preferences for funeral arrangements, asset distribution, and other specific instructions.
Step 3: Draft Documents Created and Sent
We create the draft documents based on the information gathered and send them to you via email, post, or both. You will have the opportunity to review and confirm that all the details are accurate.
Step 4: Finalisation and handover
This crucial step formalises all the documents. We revisit you to ensure you are entirely satisfied with our assembled documents. We can also act as your witnesses. Once the documents are signed and witnessed, they become legally binding, completing the Will Writing process. We give you the originals for safekeeping, and we can provide as many copies as you wish for your executors.
Writing your Will generally takes around two weeks to complete from the initial consultation. In urgent cases, we can expedite the process in just a matter of days, depending on your specific needs and requirements.
Get in touch:
M: 07909073188
E: [email protected]

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17/07/2025

💼 Why Every Couple Should Consider a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
Many couples are unaware that if one partner loses mental capacity, the other does not automatically have the legal right to access joint bank accounts—even if they are married.

In fact, once a bank or financial institution is informed that one account holder can no longer make decisions, they may freeze both individual and joint accounts to protect the person’s assets. This action isn’t to cause difficulty—it is a legal obligation to safeguard the finances of someone who has lost mental capacity.

✅ The Solution: A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
A Lasting Power of Attorney allows you to appoint trusted individuals (your "attorneys") to manage your financial affairs if you ever become unable to do so yourself.

Your attorneys can:

*Pay bills and household expenses.
*Manage pensions and savings.
*Deal with banks, investments, and tax matters.

Even if you retain mental capacity, your attorneys can support you with day-to-day financial tasks if needed.

⚠️ Important: An LPA can only be made while you still have capacity—so don’t delay.

📞 Book your free consultation today
We offer both office and home visits for your convenience.

📱 Call: 07909 073188
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Web: www.lakehallwills.co.uk



Power of Attorney video briefing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvGR7N2kqAo

Clip taken from The Martin Lewis Money Show on Tuesday 14 March with the kind permission of ITV Studios. All rights reserved

08/07/2025

💼✍️ Can You Legally Leave Someone Out of Your Will?

The short answer is YES — but it’s not always that simple.
Whether it’s an estranged family member or someone you no longer have contact with, you can choose who inherits your estate. However, there are important legal considerations to keep in mind, especially if someone might contest your wishes later on.
At Lakehall Wills, we’re here to guide you through the process clearly and compassionately, making sure your Will reflects your wishes — and stands up legally.
✅ Expert advice
✅ Legally sound documents
✅ Confidential and friendly service
Thinking about updating your Will or writing one for the first time? Message us today for a free, no-obligation chat. Your future, your way.

T: 0790 907 3188
E: [email protected]

26/05/2025

Will Your Children Inherit Your Home? Don’t Leave It to Chance!

Many people assume their children will automatically inherit their home when they pass away—but without the right will and trust in place, that’s not guaranteed.

Without a proper estate plan:

❌Your home could be subject to inheritance laws that don’t align with your wishes.

❌If you have a partner who isn’t legally married to you, they might not inherit anything.

❌Care fees, remarriage, or other claims could put your children’s inheritance at risk.

A professionally written will and trust ensures your home goes to the people you love, without unnecessary legal battles or financial losses.

At Lakehall Wills, we help families secure their future. Get in touch today to protect what matters most!

Contact us today for a free consultation.

Home visits appointments available:

T: 0790 907 3188
E: [email protected]

www.lakehallwills.co.uk

26/05/2025

Will Your Children Inherit Your Home? Don’t Leave It to Chance!

Many people assume their children will automatically inherit their home when they pass away—but without the right will and trust in place, that’s not guaranteed.

Without a proper estate plan:

❌Your home could be subject to inheritance laws that don’t align with your wishes.

❌If you have a partner who isn’t legally married to you, they might not inherit anything.

❌Care fees, remarriage, or other claims could put your children's inheritance at risk.

A professionally written will and trust ensures your home goes to the people you love, without unnecessary legal battles or financial losses.

At Lakehall Wills, we help families secure their future. Get in touch today to protect what matters most!

Contact us today for a free consultation.

Home visits appointments available:

T: 0790 907 3188
E: [email protected]

www.lakehallwills.co.uk