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5 reasons why people put off making a Will
While most people understand the importance of making a Will, the National Wills Report 2023 found that 56% of adults...
Who should I tell about a Lasting Power of Attorney?
If you make a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) you have the option of nominating individuals to be notified when the...
Should I register my Lasting Power of Attorney?
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) gives legal authority to someone to deal with your affairs, should you ever be...
What will happen to my house when I die?
If you are a property owner, you need to know what will happen to it in the future. Passing on a house is not always...
Unusual reasons to make a Will
Most of us know that it is important to make a Will to ensure that our estate is passed on to those we want to inherit...
How to renounce probate and why you might want to
If you have been named as an executor in someone’s Will, you can choose not to take up the position if you don’t feel...
Cohabitee Inheritance Act claims
If you have been living with someone but were not married to them, you could find yourself in a difficult situation if...
Avoiding delays in probate
If a Grant of Probate is needed after a death, you must obtain this before you can start collecting in and selling the...
What is reasonable financial provision in an Inheritance Act claim?
If you have been left out of a Will, you may be able to make a claim for reasonable financial provision from the...
What is lack of knowledge and approval of a Will?
When someone makes a Will, they need to understand the contents of the document and give their approval. If this is...
How do you prove undue influence in a Will?
The law provides that in the UK, an individual can leave their estate to whomever they want. However, if someone is...
What can an executor do and what are they not authorised to do?
After a death, the person appointed as the executor to the estate has a range of powers. We take a look at what tasks...
Can someone with dementia make a Lasting Power of Attorney?
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that gives a chosen attorney the authority to manage someone’s...
The 5 most common causes of Wills disputes
Over recent years, the courts have reported an increase in cases brought after a dispute has arisen over a Will. We...
7 key jobs when administering an estate
If you are dealing with the administration of the estate of someone who has died, you will have a long list of tasks...
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