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.