Will Writing Services

Will Writing Services in the Medway Towns and Kent

Bassets Solicitors Will Writing Service
Our Wills and Probate team have been providing Will writing services to those living and working in the Medway Towns and Kent since 1854.   Our team consists of solicitors Sarbjit Kaur Saul, Lucie Williams and Bethany Warren, who are all experts in Wills, Probate, and Estate administration.

Remember to update your Will (a Deed of Variation) if your circumstances have changed. Changes may include a house purchase, a new addition to the family, divorce or the death of a beneficiary.

Why would I use Bassets Solicitors to write/update my Will?

  • We tailor your Will to your circumstances.
  • We have legally Qualified Solicitors.
  • We have many years of experience in Will Writing, Probate and Estate Administration.
  • We can act as professional Executors and deal with disputes.
  • We hold Professional Indemnity Insurance.
  • Our Wills protect you from legal proceedings in the event of disputes.
  • We are SRA regulated with strict professional rules to follow.

Do I Need a Will?
Many people put off writing a Will: Some believe that a Will is not necessary. Others view the process as being overwhelming because important decisions (about assets and family) must be made.  Whilst many are simply too busy and do not have the time.

A Will is a legally binding document and protects the people you love.

A well drafted Will ensures that your Estate (your possessions, property and money) is distributed according to your wishes. If you do not have a Will, the law controls who should “benefit.”

Importantly, a Will can also cover who will become the legal guardians of your children, the type of funeral you would like, charity donations, or even who you would like a specific possession to go to.

What should I include in a Will?
The team at Bassets will talk you through all the items you need to consider when writing your Will. A Will gives you peace of mind by protecting your family and loved ones for the future. Things to consider putting into your Will include:

  • Who you would like to benefit from your estate.
  • If you would like any possessions (i.e. jewellery) to go to a particular person.
  • Who you would like to be an executor of your Will. These are the people that look after the process after your death.
  • Who will look after and become the legal guardian of any dependent children.
  • If you would like to include any specific information regarding your funeral.
  • If you have any charities, you would like to make a donation too.

Dead of Variation (Change to a Will)
People often make a Will and forget about it.  You should update your Will to reflect any changes in in your personal circumstances or if you simply change your mind.  Circumstances include marriage, civil partnership, divorce, children, a death of a beneficiary or executor.

If you do not update or change your Will, the existing Will governs how your Estate is administered. As a result, you might leave out the loved ones and family members you intended to provide for. Someone therefore may go on to contest the Will.

Probate & Estate Administration
You can nominate us to act as the Executors of your Will.

Alternatively, if you have been appointed as an Executor and require assistance, we are available to help. In addition, our Probate team can help resolve misunderstandings and disputes after someone’s death.

What to Do Next
In the first instance, contact us to arrange an appointment by calling us on 01634 400161 or email info.roch@bassetssolicitors.co.uk

The team will arrange a face-to-face meeting for you. This can be at either our Rochester or Gillingham office.

Our Wills & Probate Team
The Wills and Probate Department consist of three Solicitors, supported by secretaries Claire and Sapphire. The Head of Department is Partner and LLP Member, Sarbjit Kaur Sulh.

  • Sarbjit Kaur Sulh, Solicitor, Head of Department
  • Lucie Williams, Solicitor
  • Bethany Warren, Solicitor

Bassets Solicitors – Will Writing Service for Medway, Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Rainham, Gravesend, Dartford, Sittingbourne and Maidstone