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What You Own

Precisely what you own obviously has wide implications for the rest of your Will, as it determines how much you have to give away.

You should make an exhaustive list of all your property, possessions and assets so that you are aware of the full value of your estate. Don't forget to take into account any outstanding debts that you may have.

Here is an easy checklist to get you started:

1. Property
Your Home £
Your Second or Holiday Home/Caravan £
Your Household Contents (furniture, clothes etc...) £
Antiques £
Jewellery £
Your Car £
Other Items of Value £

SUB TOTAL = £

If you own property or hold substantial assets, a Trust Will may be more appropriate. See our page on Types of Wills for more information.

2. Financial
Bank Accounts £
Building Society Account £
Stocks and Shares £
National Savings £
Pension/Benefits £

SUB TOTAL = £

3. Money You are Owed
Debtor's Name
Debtor's Address
Date of Loan
Amount Outstanding £

SUB TOTAL = £

4. Money You Owe (unless these will be paid off on your death)
Mortgage Outstanding £
Other Loans £
Overdraft £
Hire Purchase £
Credit Card Debts £
Other Money Owed £

SUB TOTAL = £

To establish the approximate size of your estate, add together the subtotals in tables 1, 2 and 3, then subtract the answer from table 4.

Total Value of Estate = £

Now that you know the total value of your estate, you will be able to establish how you would like to divide it up and to whom. The next step is to then contact us to start drafting your Will.