The start of a New Year presents a unique opportunity to reassess our priorities and set new goals. One vital aspect of this reflection is making or updating our Will – a document that is often overlooked yet essential for...
A grant of representation is a legal document that permits you to manage someone’s estate. To obtain it, you must gather information about the estate, complete a form, and submit an application to the probate registry. What is a Grant...
A Will Trust is an arrangement in your Will which places assets in the control of named persons (called trustees) on behalf of other persons (called beneficiaries). There will be terms or “conditions” on how the trust operates which will...
We’ve previously covered why making a Will is important, but here we’ll discuss when you need one. You should consider making a Will as soon as you become an adult and start acquiring assets or property that you want to...
This week is Update your Will Week (4th – 10th March 2024), an annual campaign hosted by The Association of Lifetime Lawyers. It aims to raise awareness around the risks of not having an up to date Will and encourages...
Key takeaways Why do I need a Will? Simply put, your Will is a legal document with your clearly written instructions on what should happen to your estate after you die – this means you get the final say on...
Why do I need a Will? It is at this time of year that we begin to reflect on the past twelve months. We understand the importance of family and spend the festive period with those who mean the most...
If you are planning to make a Will, you have probably wondered, “Why use a solicitor? I could just do everything myself.” Key Takeaways However, just being legally valid isn’t everything. Here are five of the most important reasons to...
Life is busy enough without thinking about what will happen to all of your affairs when you die or become incapable. What will happen to your estate and your bank accounts, savings, bills and other important aspects of your life?
According to the latest research from the 2021 Office for National Statistics Census, a growing number of couples are living together who are not married. However, it remains a common misconception that cohabiting couples have the same legal rights as...
Due to a rise in complaints and concerns over poor service, unfair costs and contract terms, the Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) have begun further investigations into legal services provided by unregulated Will Writers. Key takeaways The Law Gazette recently...
There are several completely legitimate ways to reduce the burden of Inheritance Tax. The most recent to be introduced is the Residence Nil-Rate Band (NRB).
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