Sep 6, 2024
While most people understand the importance of making a Will, the National Wills Report 2023 found that 56% of adults have not made one. We look at some of the reasons why people put off the task. Having a Will is your opportunity to ensure that your estate passes to...
Sep 6, 2024
If you make a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) you have the option of nominating individuals to be notified when the LPA is registered. We look at who you can choose to be told about your LPA and what it might be helpful for them to know. An LPA is a legal document...
Aug 9, 2024
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) gives legal authority to someone to deal with your affairs, should you ever be unable to do so yourself. There are two types of LPA, one for property and financial affairs and one for health and welfare. It is generally recommended...
Aug 1, 2024
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 straightforward and it is important to make sure you have the right plans in place. Even if you have a Will your property might not pass to the...
Jul 4, 2024
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 in the most efficient way possible. The most common reasons cited for the importance of making a Will include: Ensuring you provide for your loved...
Jul 1, 2024
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 able. We look at how to renounce probate, the reasons why this might be the right choice for you and how the estate will be administered if you do not...
