Military Wills and Surrogacy Wills
While writing your Will can be daunting, it can be even more so if you’re in slightly different circumstances to those normally covered by a basic Will – such as being in the military, or entering a surrogacy agreement.
Military Wills
A Military Will caters to a serviceperson and their family or loved ones. While the Military do offer all serving personnel a free Will, this is a basic Will with no advice given, and no room for naming an executor or the guardians of your children.
The Will Guys can help serving personnel to build a Will tailored to the needs of themselves and their loved ones, with advice that caters to their individual situation – whether that includes children, a spouse, assets, or an inheritance.
Another document to consider is a Lasting Power of Attorney. This legal document gives a nominated person the legal power to make decisions regarding property, financial assets, or health and welfare. This can be important to have in place for if the serving person is absent for long periods, or is frequently uncontactable.
Surrogacy Wills
The decision to enter a surrogacy agreement can be an exciting and daunting one. It’s important that all parties involved are protected. Making a new Will, or updating a previous Will, is a key part of this.
For the intended parents, appointing Guardians in their Will should anything happen to them before the Parental Order has been formalised is essential. Likewise, the surrogate should name the intended parents as the legal Guardians in their Will. This needs to be carefully worded if the surrogate already has children of her own, so that there is no confusion. If the surrogate is married or in a long term relationship, her partner should also mention this in their Will.
A clause should also be included to document that if anything should happen to the intended parents, then any unpaid expenses agreed by them will still be paid to the surrogate.
A specialist surrogacy clause within your Will can cover all of the above for both the surrogate and intended parents, and ensure that all parties are safeguarded.
At The Will Guys, we’re here to help you with your Will – whether it’s a basic Will, or a more detailed one. Get in touch with us today for friendly, professional advice!
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I’m Nicole, a Will Writer and Estate Planner. I pride myself on being professional and knowledgeable, with an open and honest ‘no fuss’ approach.
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