Will Myths Busted: The Truth About Estate Planning When it comes to estate planning, few things are as important and as misunderstood as a Will. Despite being the most…
Will Myths Busted: The Truth About Estate Planning When it comes to estate planning, few things are as important and as misunderstood as a Will. Despite being the most…
Why Summer is a Smart Time to Tackle your Will
Sun, Sea and Sorting your Affairs: Why Summer is a Smart Time to Tackle your Will Summer is a season we all look forward to – whether it is for…
Why You Should Make a Lasting Power of Attorney
What’s the difference between a Will and an LPA? Wills and LPAs are separate legal documents that serve different purposes: A Will takes effect only after your death….
A Christmas Story of Wills, Charity and Mr Kipling Mince Pies!
Earlier this month, the High Court ruled that a man’s will, written across two pieces of cardboard food packaging was legally valid. This case, involving Malcolm Chenery who passed…
The Budget 2024 and your personal financial planning
Rachel Reeves delivered the Autumn 2024 budget on 30th October which contains a number of measures relevant to personal tax planning including Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax Changes….
Trusts in Wills; A way to preserve your assets You may have often wondered what is a trust and how can you use one to pass assets on to friends…
DIY Probate – potential pitfalls
Probate is the legal process of administering a deceased person’s estate. The process of probate will depend on whether the deceased left a valid
How quickly can I make an emergency will? We understand that sometimes people encounter circumstances, such as a life-threatening illness, which mean they need to make a Will urgently. This…
I have a will, do I need a LPA as well?
Difference between will and Lasting Power of Attorney It is a common misconception that if you have a Will in place, you do not need a Lasting Power of Attorney…
Can the King take your money if you die without a Will?
Rules of intestacy If a person has died without a Will, their estate will be distributed according to the Administration of Estates Act 1925. This Act sets…
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