It’s time to get your house in order by making a Will

When celebrating buying or selling your home, why ruin the moment by contemplating death or disaster? We cannot overstate how important it is to have a Will.  So, because we feel so strongly, if you buy or sell with us, we will prepare your Will for free!

Whether you are buying your first flat or you have worked your way up the ladder to your dream home, you will have a long term and major financial commitment.  We would urge you to consider what would happen to your family and your home in the event that you die. 

Scotland has rigid laws about who inherits your property if you die without a Will.  These laws can present difficult consequences for you and your loved ones.  You should note that:-

1. In most circumstances a surviving spouse will inherit the matrimonial home.  For most people it is not a problem but it could be difficult if you have a blended family or are starting a new relationship.  A Will would address this.
2. With blended families, you may want half of the property to go to your children, but for your spouse or partner to have a right to stay there.  That can only be guaranteed with a properly drafted Will.
3. Cohabitees are especially vulnerable because they don’t have the automatic rights to inherit property unlike spouses and civil partners.  While cohabitees can go to Court to claim a share of the property this is likely to be expensive and stressful and carries no certainty of success.  There is also a time limit of 6 months to raise proceedings.

These situations happen to people every day.  Making a Will can provide clarity and security to stop them arising.

We wish you lots of joy and happiness in your new home but please make a Will! It will cost you nothing with us.