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…
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…
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…
What happens if I die without a Will?
Are you worried about what will happen to your estate if you die without a Will? Has a loved one passed away without making a valid…
Electronic Wills – Fraud risk v Modernity
Should electronic wills be allowed? The Law Commission for England and Wales have stated in their latest consultation that they are seeking views on whether a new Wills Act should…
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