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Why Wills are important for parents
If you have children, it is always recommended that you have an up-to-date, valid Will in place. We take a look at...
Do I need a Lasting Power of Attorney if I have an Enduring Power of Attorney?
If you have an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) you may be wondering if you need to replace this with a Lasting Power...
Document handwritten by Aretha Franklin is ruled valid Will
A court has found that a handwritten document found in Aretha Franklin’s sofa is a valid Will. Three of her four sons...
How long does it take to administer a Will?
If you are dealing with the estate of someone who has died, you may be wondering how long it will take to wind up...
Letters of Wishes explained
If you have made a Will, you can also consider writing a letter of wishes to accompany it. We look at the purpose of a...
Avoiding difficulties when dealing with beneficiaries after a death
If you are the executor or administrator of an estate, you will have the job of winding up the deceased’s affairs and...
Can a Will be changed after death?
If you have inherited money from someone’s estate but you would rather it was given to someone else, you might be...
Dealing with your business in your Will
If you are a business owner, then it is particularly important to have a carefully-considered Will in place so that...
One in four professionally drafted Wills includes gift to charity
A study has found that one quarter of all Wills drawn up by Will writers or solicitors now includes a charitable gift....
Valuing a property for probate
If you are dealing with an estate administration after someone has died and this includes dealing with their property,...
Should I take on estate administration myself?
After a death, family members sometimes decide to deal with probate and estate administration themselves. We take a...
Decisions you need to make when you sign a health and welfare Lasting Power of Attorney
A health and welfare Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that gives someone the authority to manage...
The importance of understanding the contents of your Will
A recent case has highlighted the importance of understanding the contents of your Will, particularly if you make a...
Dealing with a death overseas
If a family member dies while overseas, either while living in another country or while on holiday, and you wish to...
Widow wins 50% share of husband’s £1m estate
A widow who was married to her husband for 66 years but left out of his Will has won her court case requesting a share...
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