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Creating or updating a Will is essential to protect your assets and ensure that your wishes are honoured. There’s never a wrong time to draft a valid Will, but in certain situations, doing so with urgency is especially important. Using a professional Will writing service makes the process straightforward and efficient, providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Getting married, entering a civil partnership, or moving in with a partner changes how your assets are handled if you pass away. Without a legally binding Will, the law may distribute your estate in ways that don’t reflect your wishes. An online Will writing service can help ensure your spouse or civil partner receives the benefit you intend.
Major changes, such as a divorce or the death of a family member, alter the dynamics of your estate. To keep your Will aligned with your intentions, seek legal advice to update it accordingly, protecting your assets for those closest to you.
If you have children and haven’t appointed guardians, probate court will decide who cares for them if both parents pass away. Naming guardians in a Will ensures your children’s welfare is in trusted hands. An online service can also help you structure their inheritance, with trustees managing funds until they reach an age you specify.
Buying a permanent home or moving is a significant change, as property is a key asset in your estate. An updated Will accounts for these new assets, preventing potential complications or unintended distributions.
Changes in financial circumstances, whether gains or losses, also call for a Will update. Through online Will writing services, you can manage the distribution of your assets, leave money to specific family members, and ensure loved ones receive your estate according to your wishes.
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MoneyExpert now offers professional, solicitor-led Will Writing and Estate Planning services in partnership with Jones Whyte, one of Britain’s leading law firms.
Their dedicated Will Writing team takes the time to understand your individual circumstances before drafting and registering your documents. Every Will they prepare is:
They don’t use templates or “one-size-fits-all” documents.
Drafted by qualified solicitors experienced in both Scottish, English and Welsh law.
Their service can be completed remotely or in person, whichever suits you best.
They can securely store your will and remind you when it may need reviewing.
Wrong! Anyone who has any assets such as bank accounts, car, flat / house, furniture, life insurance, etc should have a Will. A Will states who looks after this if you die, and who will receive the benefit.
No, your spouse or civil partner does not automatically inherit all your assets. UK intestacy laws determine how property and other assets are distributed if you die without a Will. Often, assets are divided among several family members, including children if you have them. A legally binding Will ensures your partner’s needs are prioritised according to your wishes.
No, an unmarried partner has no automatic right to inherit without a Will. If you want to ensure that your partner benefits from your estate, a Will is essential. In the absence of one, intestacy rules apply, and assets go to family members, often leaving your partner with no legal claim.
If both parents pass away, your children inherit your estate but only at 18 unless specified otherwise. Creating a Will allows you to set terms for trustees to manage the assets until they reach a more responsible age. It also lets you designate guardians who can provide a permanent home and care for your children.
Not necessarily. Under intestacy rules, your estate would pass to your parents before siblings, which can add to their inheritance tax bill. A Will allows you to name specific beneficiaries, ensuring your wishes are followed and making life simpler for your loved ones.
Once your will is in place, it’s worth considering how to protect your wider estate and make things easier for your loved ones in future. At Jones Whyte, their Estate Planning specialists help clients take that next step by providing a full range of services, including:
Appoint someone you trust to manage your finances or health decisions should you ever be unable to do so yourself.
Protect family assets, manage inheritance for children or dependents, and control how and when your estate is distributed.
Reduce potential tax liabilities and ensure your beneficiaries receive the maximum value from your estate.
Offer compassionate, professional support to families handling a loved one’s estate after death.
Jones Whyte are a UK law firm specialising in Wills and estate planning. We have partnered with them to provide a professional Will writing service to Money Expert customers who express an interest in later life planning.
Based in Scotland, their Private Client department is dual-qualified, meaning they can prepare Wills for clients across Scotland, England and Wales. They are a regulated law firm, and all Wills are drafted by experienced legal professionals.
As an introductory offer, Jones Whyte are providing eligible Money Expert customers with a standard Will at no cost.
At Money Expert, we work with trusted and regulated partners to offer services that support our customers’ financial wellbeing.
Estate planning plays an important role in protecting your family and your assets, which is why we’ve partnered with Jones Whyte to deliver this service. They provide the legal advice and prepare your Will, while we introduce customers who may benefit from professional estate planning support.
Yes, the Free Will offered through Money Expert covers a standard Will suitable for most straightforward circumstances.
Your 45–60-minute consultation allows Jones Whyte to understand your situation and ensure your Will reflects your wishes. The Free Will includes preparation of a standard estate structure based on the information you provide.
If your circumstances require more complex planning, such as trusts, inheritance tax advice or additional documentation, this will be clearly explained to you before any further work is carried out. There is no obligation to proceed with anything beyond the Free Will.
Once you submit an enquiry, Jones Whyte will contact you to ask a few brief pre-appointment questions and arrange a consultation at a time that suits you.
Appointments are available nationwide by video call, or in person at their Glasgow office. During your consultation, they will guide you through your options and ensure your Will accurately reflects your wishes and circumstances.
The aim is to make the process simple, transparent and stress-free from start to finish.
