Simple single and mirror Wills

A simple Will includes: 

• Appointing up to four executors to carry out the provision of the Will. 

• Clauses appointing a guardian/s 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.