AHJ Wills & Estates
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Writing your Will
Writing your Will
AHJ Wills & Estates can help with many aspects of your financial planning.
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A Will is one of the most important documents you will ever make. It ensures your money, property, and possessions are passed on exactly as you intend. Without a Will, the law decides who inherits, which may not reflect your wishes and could cause unnecessary stress for your loved ones.
At AHJ Wills & Estates, we make Will writing simple and straightforward. Whether you need a basic Will or something more complex, such as providing for a blended family or leaving gifts to charities, we will guide you through the process with clear and friendly advice.
Our Will writing services in Sheffield help you:
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Decide who should inherit your estate.
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Appoint guardians for children.
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Protect your home and assets.
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Reduce the risk of family disputes.
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Leave meaningful gifts to loved ones or charities.
Now is the best time to put your Will in place or review an existing one. Contact AHJ Wills & Estates today to arrange your Will with confidence.
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How can AHJ Wills & Estates help you?
- Single Wills
- Mirror Wills
- Lasting Power of Attorneys of Health & Welfare and Finance & Property
- Protective Property Trusts
- Discretionary Trusts
- Disabled/Vulnerable Trusts
- Flexible Life Interest Trusts
- Corporate Wills
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Considerations When Making Your Will
Disabled Discretionary Trust
Discretionary Trusts
Executors and Trustees
Flexible Life Interest Trust
Nil Rate Band Discretionary Trust
Protective Property Trusts
Understanding Your Estate
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Why Make a Will?
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Meet the team
Andrew Askwith
I am the founder and Managing Director of AHJ Wills & Estates. I am also a Chartered Financial Planner and provide clients with tailored financial advice across a whole spectrum of planning opportunities. Most years I undertake a challenge and look to raise money for charity. In 2021 I decided that this challenge would be the London Marathon. I am not a runner by any stretch however I managed to get round in a reasonable time and raised over £8000.00 for Children with Cancer UK.
I specialise in will writing and tax planning. I work with a select portfolio of high net worth individuals with complex needs and requirements. As a result I have amassed a wealth of experience in complex estates and tax situations. This ensures that I am well positioned to help clients with all of their will and lasting power of attorney requirements.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my wife and 2 children. I have a keen passion for sports. I support Liverpool FC and don’t play football anymore, my legs will only handle golf these days.
Helen Askwith
I am the co-founder and Director of AHJ Wills & Estates. I have worked in finance for the majority of my career and amassed over 15 years of experience in wealth management and asset finance. Having worked for Coutts I have dealt with high net worth individuals with complex tax and estates requirements. This experience pays dividends with will writing and lasting power of attorneys.
I have a very busy lifestyle with working and looking after our 2 children. I really enjoy travelling and now the world is coming back to some degree of normality it would be great to start to get on some holidays again. I enjoy spending my spare time socialising with family and friends.
Victoria Haycock
Outside of work I have a young family and enjoy going on holiday and spending time in the peak district, I also have a huge passion for baking.
Josh Allalat
Having recently graduated from Sheffield Hallam University, I am excited to begin my career in the wealth management industry. My academic background has provided me with a strong foundation in finance and business principles, and I am eager to apply this knowledge as an estate practitioner, contributing to our clients’ financial success and well-being. I look forward to growing with the company and broadening my expertise in all aspects of wills and estate planning.
Originally from Croydon, London, I have always been passionate about sports and am a dedicated Fulham supporter. Away from work, I enjoy spending time with friends and occasionally going to the gym.
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Will writing FAQs
What is a Will?
A Will is a document in which you outline your assets (property, money, investments, possessions etc) and how you want these to be distributed upon your death.
You will also appoint a person or professional to conduct the administration of your estate. This role is known as an executor.
You can also appoint guardians for your children if they are minors upon your death.
If you die without a Will this is called dying intestate. This means that your estate will be passed in accordance with a set of statutory rules. As a result your nominated beneficiaries may not inherit your assets.
Do I Need A Will?
There is no legal requirement to have a Will in place, however it is advisable to put one in place. This is the only way to ensure that your loved ones will benefit from your hard work and assets you have built up in your lifetime.
Why Make a Will?
By making a will this can ensure:-
- Your hard earned assets are passed to whom you would like to inherit them. If you do not make a will then you could inadvertently leave assets to estranged relatives or the government.
- Your children are looked after by whom you would like to bring them up, by appointing legal guardians.
- Incorporate trusts to ensure that assets are accessible in a way you would like the beneficiary to receive them.
- Reduce Inheritance Tax (IHT) payable upon your estate.
- Your wishes are clearly written in a document. This could ensure there are no arguments over your estate.
- If you were to ask your partner what song you would want playing at your funeral do you think they would know? With a Will you can ensure your funeral plans are incorporated.
Do I need a Solicitor to write my Will?
In short No. By all means you can see a solicitor to write your Will however this may cost more than a Will writing professional.
What happens if I change my mind after I have made my Will?
This is no problem at all. It is very important to ensure your Will reflects your current wishes. If you need to make any amendments then please get in touch with the team at AHJ Wills & Estates.
How much does it cost to have a Will written?
This all depends upon the complexity of the Will. We can provide Wills from a little as £120.
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?
A Lasting Power of Attorney is a document in which you would provide an individual or individuals legal authority to manage your affairs should you lose mental capacity.
What Are the Types of Lasting Power of Attorney?
There are 2 types of Lasting Power of Attorney. There is one for health and welfare and one for finance and property.
Health and Welfare – This would allow your nominated agent to make day to day care decisions on your behalf should you have lost mental capacity to do so yourself.
Finance and Property – This would allow your nominated agent the legal authority to manage your financial affairs on your behalf, should you have lost mental capacity to do so yourself.