PROMOTION Spring clean your life ith spring just around the corner, now's the perfect time to think about clearing out, cleaning up and generally getting your life in order. A good place to start is with your Will. Two thirds of people in the UK don't have a Will, with many of us mistakenly believing that our spouse will automatically inherit. However a Will is the only way to guarantee your estate is distributed the way you want. If you already have one, you need to review it regularly to make sure it reflects any recent life changes such as having children or getting divorced. The next thing to consider is your home. With Brexit underway and confidence returning to the housing market, now could be the ideal moment to move if having a declutter makes you realise you have too little or too much space. The process can seem complicated and drawn-out, but being well prepared can help the transaction proceed more smoothly and quickly. For example, as a seller it's best to appoint your solicitor before you put your property on the market and ensure you have the correct planning and building consents for any works carried out. If you're buying. getting your finance sorted in advance - such as a mortgage agreed in principle - will put you in the strongest position when making an offer. Lastly, if you or your offspring recently got engaged, is a pre-nuptial agreement on the wedding planning checklist? It may sound unromantic, putting this in place before the big day is the most effective way of protecting assets should the marriage break down. With the rise of second and subsequent marriages, many people enter into new relationships with accumulated wealth they need to safeguard. Equally, if your chikd stands to inherit significant wealth in the future, you may want to encourage them to get a pre-nuptial agreement. + Generations of families come back to our trusted team of lawyers to make sure their best interests are looked after. If you're looking to write or review your Wil, move house or draw up a pre-nuptial agreement, please contact: Susan Glenholme Wills, trusts and probate partner T: 01727 735636 E: sgedebenhamsottaway.co.uk Nigel Drake Residential property partner T: 01727 735602 E: ndedebenhamsottaway.co.uk Helen Young Family partner T: 01727 738212 E: hyedebenhamsottaway.co.uk Or visit our website: debenhamsottaway.co.uk DEBENHAMS OITAWAY SOLICITORS Your aspirations are our inspiration PROMOTION Spring clean your life ith spring just around the corner, now's the perfect time to think about clearing out, cleaning up and generally getting your life in order. A good place to start is with your Will. Two thirds of people in the UK don't have a Will, with many of us mistakenly believing that our spouse will automatically inherit. However a Will is the only way to guarantee your estate is distributed the way you want. If you already have one, you need to review it regularly to make sure it reflects any recent life changes such as having children or getting divorced. The next thing to consider is your home. With Brexit underway and confidence returning to the housing market, now could be the ideal moment to move if having a declutter makes you realise you have too little or too much space. The process can seem complicated and drawn-out, but being well prepared can help the transaction proceed more smoothly and quickly. For example, as a seller it's best to appoint your solicitor before you put your property on the market and ensure you have the correct planning and building consents for any works carried out. If you're buying. getting your finance sorted in advance - such as a mortgage agreed in principle - will put you in the strongest position when making an offer. Lastly, if you or your offspring recently got engaged, is a pre-nuptial agreement on the wedding planning checklist? It may sound unromantic, putting this in place before the big day is the most effective way of protecting assets should the marriage break down. With the rise of second and subsequent marriages, many people enter into new relationships with accumulated wealth they need to safeguard. Equally, if your chikd stands to inherit significant wealth in the future, you may want to encourage them to get a pre-nuptial agreement. + Generations of families come back to our trusted team of lawyers to make sure their best interests are looked after. If you're looking to write or review your Wil, move house or draw up a pre-nuptial agreement, please contact: Susan Glenholme Wills, trusts and probate partner T: 01727 735636 E: sgedebenhamsottaway.co.uk Nigel Drake Residential property partner T: 01727 735602 E: ndedebenhamsottaway.co.uk Helen Young Family partner T: 01727 738212 E: hyedebenhamsottaway.co.uk Or visit our website: debenhamsottaway.co.uk DEBENHAMS OITAWAY SOLICITORS Your aspirations are our inspiration