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Wills & Probate
When someone dies, dealing with their estate can feel overwhelming, particularly for executors and family members who are already grieving. A common question that arises is whether you need probate if there is a Will, or whether having a Will avoids the...
When someone dies without leaving a valid Will, their estate still needs to be dealt with. In these circumstances, letters of administration are required to give legal authority to manage and distribute the estate. For family members and beneficiaries,...
Dealing with the estate of someone who has died can feel overwhelming, particularly if you have been named as an executor. One of the first legal steps you may encounter is applying for a grant of probate. Understanding what a grant of probate is, when it is...
Dealing with the estate of someone who has died can feel overwhelming, particularly when you are unsure whether probate is necessary. Having the right support in your corner is essential to ensure the process is completed with dignity and efficiency. Many...
Making a Will is one of the most important steps couples can take to protect one another and provide certainty for their family. For many couples in England and Wales, mirror Wills provide a practical and cost-effective way to plan their estates together...
When making a Will, many people focus on who will inherit their assets but give less thought to who will actually carry out their wishes. This is where the executor of a Will plays a crucial role. Choosing the right executor is just as important as deciding...
When preparing a Will, most people focus on who will inherit their estate. However, the way a Will is signed and witnessed is just as important. If the witnessing rules are not followed correctly, the Will can be challenged, delayed, or certain gifts may...
Creating a Will is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure your wishes are carried out after you pass away. It provides peace of mind that your assets will be distributed as you intend, and that your loved ones will be cared for in accordance...
What happens to my ‘online life’ after my death? More and more of our lives are spent online. Your accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; your online banking accounts; your photos and videos stored in ‘the cloud’; or your...
Assessing risk has never been a strength of humans. To borrow the lyrics from the classic ‘Sunscreen’ song - Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen) by Quindon Tarver: The real troubles in your life are apt to be things That never...
We can all appreciate the value of a bit of Do-It-Yourself. It can be a great way to save some money on things you’d normally have to pay a professional for. But as many have found out through DIY disasters, sometimes it could have been better to get a...
What steps do you need to take if you’re nominated as the executor of a Will? And what needs to be done when someone passes away without a Will? If you’re starting out on the path to tying up someone’s financial affairs, this blog runs through what you can expect.
Writing a Will isn’t something that is high on the agenda for most people – after all, having to consider the rather morbid topic of one’s passing isn’t much fun. It’s arguably one of the most important documents you’ll...
- and how to safeguard your home by making a Property Protection Trust Will. Care home fees later in life can be a worry – even though people are living longer, there is a chance that one or even both partners in a family home will require long-term...
TOP TIPS for executors when dealing with a loved one’s estate. Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy, especially when coupled with going through the often complex process of sorting out their estate. To help ease this pressure and make...
Everybody wants to live long, but none of us want to get old. Lots of people make a Will, to provide for their friends and family after their days, but what about your own health and wellbeing when you are still around? Who will look after you? It is very...
Care home fees later in life can be a worry – even though people are living longer, there is a chance that one or even both partners in a family home will require long-term residential care at some point in their lives. Most people assume that they...
Nearly six out of ten adults in the UK don’t have a will in place, including one in three over the age of 55. Get in touch to be one of the four in ten who have ensured that they have provided for their families according to their wishes! 01443 755189...
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