What Happens if You Die Without a Will? We all know we should make a Will, but it’s common to put it off. Thinking about your mortality is not pleasant. Over 60% of adults in the UK die without writing a legally valid Will according to research carried out by Macmillan Cancer Support. This leaves […]
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What are “Mirror Wills”? Whilst we know it is not an easy subject, think about what would happen if you were to pass away tomorrow? How would your family cope? Would they have enough money to live comfortably? Would they be able to locate and deal with all of your assets with ease? We
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The Ultimate Guide To Writing A Will Embarking on the journey to write a Will can seem daunting but with our comprehensive guide, it doesn’t have to be. This guide simplifies complex legal processes and provides you with practical steps for Estate Planning. You’ll learn about appointing legal guardians, creating an inventory of your estate,
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Do Unmarried Couples Need A Will? A Will is a legal document that outlines how an individual’s assets and belongings should be distributed after their death. While many people assume that Wills are only necessary for married couples, unmarried couples in the UK can also greatly benefit from having a Will in place, in
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Using a Discretionary Trust to Manage Your Estate A discretionary trust can be an invaluable asset when it comes to succession planning, as it enables clients to provide for children or others in need of financial assistance without incurring an immediate inheritance tax charge. With a discretionary trust, there are no designated beneficiaries; rather, trustees
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A Last Will and Testament is one of the most important legal documents you should create. You can do this by instructing a firm of solicitors, using Will writing experts like ourselves, or creating your own with a Post Office Will kit. While a DIY Post Office Will kit may appear appealing because they are
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How often should you revise your Will? People frequently write Wills and then forget about them; they frequently believe that the document they have created will remain in accordance with their wishes and/or valid for the rest of their lives, which is rarely the case. As we go through life, we come across many events,
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We are currently experiencing one of the most difficult periods in recent history as a result of the pandemic, and the death toll from coronavirus continues to rise. As a result, people have been forced to confront their own mortality. This has prompted people to consider writing a Will or updating an existing Will. As
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There is no law dictating how a Will should be stored. It is entirely up to you what you want to do about storing your Will, but there are some common sense considerations. It must be kept somewhere secure, where it will not be misplaced, damaged inadvertently, or thrown away. You should tell your executors
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If you want to leave a gift or a portion of your estate to someone under the age of 18, keep the following points in mind. If the child is under the age of 18, they are considered a minor in law and, as such, are not considered to have the necessary capacity to accept
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Only 60% of us have a Will, so you’re already ahead of the game by already having one written. However, how long ago was it written? Can you recall what it contained? Has anything substantial changed since you created it? It is a common misconception that a Will is a one-time document that is stored
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The practise of making a will and/or planning one’s inheritance dates back at least to the Greeks and Romans. The urge to leave something to one’s offspring after one’s death is ingrained in the human psyche. To this end, people have been making wills and trusts for as long as there have been people in
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I recently became a father for the second time, to a mischievous pair of Labradoodle puppies who enjoy chewing, playing, and cuddling (but not necessarily in that order!). Any pet owner will tell you that a small bundle of fur or feathers quickly becomes a member of the family. (In our case, about 1 minute
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October is National Free Wills Month, with solicitors and will writers across the UK offering free basic wills to those aged 55 and up. During Free Wills Month, participating solicitors will write or update a simple will at no cost. The goal is that by writing a will during Free Wills Month, you will be
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There is no law dictating where a Will should be kept. It is entirely up to you what you want to do about storing your Will, but here are some things to consider when making this decision. Wherever you choose to store your Will, it should be somewhere that is protected from: Flood Fire Theft
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