Free Wills Guides
At Goldsmith Williams, we appreciate making a Will appears a daunting and confusing prospect. That's why we've produced an extensive range of free guides to help making a Will as simple and as straightforward as possible.
To download one or all our free Wills guides, simply click on the download now button. Give us your name and email address and we'll email you a link directly to the guide.
Wills Made Easy
Our Wills Made Easy guide is a must-read for everyone who keeps putting off making their Will. It is a step-by-step guide on making a Will, explaining all the aspects involved including apointing Executors, choosing Beneficiaries, selecting Guardians and appointing Trustees and Witnesses.
Request now >
Guide to Probate
Probate is one of those things we've heard of but never really understood! It can be a long and stressful process especially if there's no Will. Our Guide to Probate shows you what you need to do, from registering the death, to detailing who you need to inform about the death.
Request now >
The Lifetime Plan
The Lifetime Plan is designed for those who wish to go one step further in protecting their family and friend's inheritance. It includes your Will, Lasting Power of Attorney, Property Protection Trust, guidance with Probate, free storage and updates & Premier Client Club membership.
Request now >
Wills Jargon Buster
Codicil. Intestate. Nil Rate Band. Don't let legal jargon stop you making a Will. Our Wills jargon buster explains all the technical language of making a Will in plain English.
Request now >
Guide to Lasting Power of Attorney
A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document where you appoint an Attorney to look after your affairs and make decisions on your behalf should you become unable to do so. It is a very sensitive decision and one you need to be fully informed about before making
Request now >
Guide to Property Protection Trusts
A Property Protection Trust, or PPT as it is often shortened to, does what it says on the tin; it can help protect your share of a property by putting it into a trust.
Request now >
Guide to Appointing Executors
An Executor is the person(s) who will deal with and administer your estate when you pass away, ensuring your assets are passed on to the people you wanted to receive them. It is an important role and this free guide answers any questions you may have about who you should name.
Request now >
Guide to Appointing Guardians
Appointing a Guardian is probably the most important decision you will make when writing your Will as this is the person who will look after your children. Our Guardian guide outlines who the role entails, helping you make an informed decision.
Request now >
Guide to Appointing Trustees
If you have any trusts in your Will - a Property Protection Trust, for example - you will need to appoint Trustees to manage them. This free wills guide answers any questions about Trustees you may have.
Request now >
Guide to Appointing Witnesses
Many errors made when making a Will involve Witnesses. Did you know, for example, a Witness cannot also be a Beneficiary or related to a Beneficiary? Read our Witnesses guide and know the facts before you make your Will.
Request now >