Nov 4, 2023
If you have children, it is always recommended that you have an up-to-date, valid Will in place. We take a look at some of the main reasons that this is so important. While the main reason for making a Will is to make sure that you pass on your wealth to your choice...
Nov 1, 2023
If you have an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) you may be wondering if you need to replace this with a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). Lasting Powers of Attorney were introduced in October 2007 as a replacement for Enduring Powers of Attorney. However, if you have...
Oct 5, 2023
A court has found that a handwritten document found in Aretha Franklin’s sofa is a valid Will. Three of her four sons had been involved in an inheritance dispute following her death, which culminated in a court hearing to decide the validity of two handwritten...
Oct 1, 2023
If you are dealing with the estate of someone who has died, you may be wondering how long it will take to wind up their affairs. We take a look at the process and how long each stage is likely to take. After a death, the executors named in the Will have the...
Sep 7, 2023
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 letter of wishes and why it can be beneficial. A letter of wishes is a non-binding document that you can leave with your Will. You can use it to set...
Sep 1, 2023
If you are the executor or administrator of an estate, you will have the job of winding up the deceased’s affairs and distributing the estate to their beneficiaries. At a time when emotions tend to be running high, it can often be the case that disagreements arise. We...