Information about simple Wills and simple mirror Wills
A simple Will includes:
- Appointing up to four executors to carry out the provision of the Will.
- Clauses appointing a guardian for any children under 18.
- Up to ten individual monetary gifts.
- Up to ten individual specific items (possessions) as gifts.
- Clauses listing the intended beneficiaries of the remaining estate.
- Provisions for simple funeral wishes
A standard simple Will does not include:
- Tax planning and advice
- Protective property trusts
- Rights of occupation
- Life interest, discretionary or other complex trusts
- Disabled persons trust
A mirror Will consists of two virtually identical Wills typically made by a couple (married/civil partner or not) who usually leave everything to each other and on the death of the remaining partner the estate is divided as instructed.