The Will of a wealthy property investor has been overturned by the High Court on the basis that he did not know and approve of the contents. Property tycoon Kevin Reeves, raised as an orphan in a convent, built up an empire valued at £100 million pounds. In 2012, he...
Global investment company abrdn have conducted a survey that found that almost four out of five people taking retirement are not seeking professional advice in respect of their financial plans. The survey questioned 2,000 retirees in the UK, finding that 78% have not...
Having a Will in place gives most people great peace of mind, but it is important to review the document from time to time to ensure that it still reflects your wishes. You may decide that you want to distribute your estate in a different way or appoint someone else...
After a death, the deceased’s executor or administrator has the job of winding up the estate. Once this has been done, they are required to provide a final estate account, setting out all of the assets, income, liabilities and expenses as well as the amount that is...
The government has announced an extension of its legislation allowing individuals who are isolating to have their Will witnessed virtually. The law was originally introduced in September 2020 so that those who could not meet others during the pandemic were still able...
