Will Planning

Nobody likes to talk about dying and it makes us feel terribly grown up to even think about planning a Will but we recently spoke to local firm Emsleys Solicitors and we realise just how important it is to do. Here’s what they had to say...

As the parent of babies, toddlers or school age children, wills are probably the last thing on your mind right now (we know: every member of our wills and probate team has or has had a very young family).  However a will can give you and your spouse/partner complete peace of mind. 
Firstly you can appoint testamentary guardians.  These are the people or person who would be responsible for your children’s welfare (and bring them up) if one or both of you were to pass away.  Generally speaking, if you are in a relationship and one of you were to die, the other would normally bring up the children.  If you are single or separated, or if you were both to die at the same time, then you need to have nominated a trusted friend or family member to take on this responsibility.  It may be that you will want to appoint your mother, father, brother or sister or would like your partner’s family to be involved or consulted. 
As well as testamentary guardians, you can also appoint trustees who would be responsible for finances until your children were of an age to take control of their own money.  No one wants a 10 year old coming in to a large sum of cash. Trustees can be the same people as testamentary guardians or they can be different.  We are experts at dealing with this issue and will provide you with no-nonsense practical advice.
If you are reading this article, then you are probably aged between 25 and 50.  If you were to die, the chances are that at some point in the future your spouse or partner could meet someone else and cohabit with them and/or remarry.  If this did happen, there is a risk that your own children could be disinherited and receive no part of your estate whatsoever.  At Emsleys we specialise in preparing trust wills to allow you to put your share of any property you own (together with any other assets) into a trust.  This allows your spouse or partner to stay there for the rest of their lives and bring up the children but if they did remarry or permanently cohabit with a new partner your share of the property and any other assets would be safe for your children.
We are committed to securing your children’s inheritance.
At Emsleys our wills are tailor-made to suit your specific requirements.


For complete peace of mind contact Liz Stephen at Emsleys directly on 0113 201 4900, email liz.stephen@emsleys.co.uk or visit our website www.emsleys.co.uk.

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When your child is feeling unwell, it can be worrying when you’re not sure what to do for the best. The ‘Choose well’ campaign will help you choose the right place to go in Leeds for treatment. Choose well uses a colour coded thermometer to highlight the range of services on your doorstep and choosing the right one will ensure you receive the best possible treatment.
There are a number of convenient, local services which can provide fast, free help for minor injuries and illness. These are places such as their GP, walk-in centre, minor injuries unit, pharmacist or even by themselves with basic self care.

For urgent advice and treatment 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, call one local number 0345 605 99 99* from anywhere in West Yorkshire to get the right NHS service.
 
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Minor Injury Units and Walk in Centre

Minor Injury Units (MIU) can quickly treat less serious illnesses and injuries such as sprains, cuts and grazes including the ability to perform x-rays.

Wharfedale Hospital MIU, Otley
Newall Carr Road, Otley, West Yorkshire LS21 2LY. Tel: 0113 392 1647.
Open 8am-11pm everyday including bank holidays, closed Christmas Day.

St George’s Centre MIU, Middleton
St George’s Road, Middleton, Leeds LS10 4UZ.
Tel: 0113 392 9801
Open 8am-10.30pm everyday including bank holidays, closed Christmas Day.

Shakespeare Medical Centre
Cromwell Mount, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS9 7TA.
Tel: 0113 295 1132. Open 8am-8pm every day, including all bank holidays
The Shakespeare Medical Centre can see and treat conditions such as coughs, colds and flu-like symptoms; ear, nose and throat problems; eye infections and diarrhoea and vomiting.