Estate planning is an essential step to protect your loved ones and ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes. One popular option for couples is a Mirror Will – a straightforward yet effective estate planning tool. What is...
Category: Wills
What is a Declaration of Trust?
When purchasing property with another person, financial contributions and ownership rights can sometimes become unclear. A Declaration of Trust is a legally binding document that helps define each party’s stake in a property, ensuring transparency and protection for all involved....
Do I need a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) if I have a Will?
Many people assume that having a Will is enough to safeguard their wishes for the future, but there’s a crucial legal tool that often gets overlooked – a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). While both documents play an essential role...
Debunking myths about Wills during “Update your Will” Week 2025
When it comes to making a Will, there are countless myths and misconceptions that prevent people from taking this crucial step in planning their future. Unfortunately, these myths can leave families vulnerable to unnecessary stress and legal complications. It’s time...
We’re proud to support “Update your Will” Week 2025
This week is “Update your Will” Week (3rd – 9th March 2025), 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 people to...
What are the different types of Grants of Representation?
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...
What is a Will Trust?
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...
When do you need a 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...
We’re proud to support Update your Will Week 2024
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...
Why making a Will is important for you and your loved ones
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...
Writing your Will: The best resolution you’ll make for your loved ones in 2024
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...
5 reasons to use a solicitor when writing your Will
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...
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