Thinking about your will can feel like a strange thing to sit down and do. It means thinking about a future you won't be there for, and about the people you love most. It's not always easy, but it doesn't have to feel cold or clinical either.

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That's how I try to approach it. I'm Sarah, and at SHG Law I help people put clear, considered plans in place for the people and things they care about without the jargon, and without rushing you through it.

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Why it matters

A will isn't really about legal paperwork. It's about making sure the people you love are looked after in the way you'd want, and that they're not left guessing, or facing unnecessary stress and expense, at an already difficult time. Whether that's:

• deciding who should raise your children if you're not able to;

• making sure a partner you're not married to is protected;

• being clear about who inherits what, and avoiding disputes later on;

• planning sensibly around inheritance tax; or

• setting up a trust to protect someone vulnerable, or assets you want kept safe,

 

A well-written will means those decisions are yours, made clearly, and in your own words.

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How I can help

I'll take the time to understand your family, your circumstances, and what matters to you not just fill in a template. Together we'll cover things like:

• drafting a will that's clear, properly executed, and reflects your actual wishes;

• advice on inheritance tax and how to plan for it sensibly;

• setting up trusts, where they make sense for your situation;

• choosing executors and guardians, and thinking through what that role really involves;

• talking through the 'what ifs' - blended families, estranged relatives, business assets, property abroad so nothing gets missed.

 

I'll also flag anything I think could cause difficulty for your family later, like a will that could be contested, so we can deal with it now rather than leaving it as a problem for someone else to sort out.

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Let's talk it through

There's no need to have it all figured out before you get in touch, most people don't. Get in touch, and we can have an honest conversation about your situation, your options, and what a will could look like for you.