Sail Wills

Sail Wills: will writing with professional advice

Sail Wills is a British service specialising in will preparation. Its approach focuses on providing expert advice so that the will reflects the client's wishes and is legally valid. The company serves singles and couples, and markets its services with the option to arrange a free initial consultation with a will expert.

Will services and published prices

Sail Wills' catalogue includes two main types of advised will. The will for singles is priced at £249, while the will for couples is £449. Both services are presented as documents drafted by experts that guarantee assets are protected and wishes are clearly expressed and legally documented.

Alongside these main services, the company offers additional provisions:

• Will updates and storage: £30 per year, with the option to update as often as you like.
• Declaration of Trust: £349, to clarify ownership shares and responsibilities, especially useful for joint purchases.
• Power of Attorney: £349, to appoint someone you trust to manage your affairs if you become unable to do so.
• Trust/assets clauses: £100, to set specific rules for your most valuable assets and their beneficiaries.

Key times to formalise a will

Sail Wills identifies several circumstances that make it advisable to review or draft a will. These include buying a home, which may invalidate a previous will and requires checking that the new property is included; later life planning, to ensure wishes are respected and ease the future burden on loved ones; entering assisted living, where the in-person service aims to ensure wishes are honoured; and changes in marital status, such as marriage or divorce, which may invalidate a previous will in whole or in part.

Frequently asked questions and advice on validity

Sail Wills' website addresses common questions about whether to make a will at any age, the importance of doing so even with few assets, and the consequences of not having one. The company stresses that, without a will, the law decides who inherits and this may not match personal wishes. It also warns that DIY wills can be invalid because they omit essential clauses, and offers expert advice to avoid this. In the case of children under 18, a will allows you to appoint their legal guardians.

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