A Will is important but cannot prevent children and Grandchildren losing some or all the inheritance you leave because:
- A widowed parent remarries and dies first.
- Your child dies prematurely, and their spouse remarries.
- Your child becomes ill and unemployed, so creditors claim.
- Child must use their inheritance before claiming state benefits.
- Probate costs are typically £6,000 and 6 months to complete.
- Grandchildren may pay up to £260,000 inheritance Tax.
- Someone makes a successful challenge to your Will.
- Vulnerable beneficiaries may be unduly influenced by others.
- Unreliable beneficiaries may lose their inheritance.
- Single persons who marry risk claims if they divorce.
- The courts control property and savings if you lose mental capacity.
- The authorities can legallysay where you will live over-riding family.
Discover how to protect your family against these potential threats.