It is very important that you have a will in place for when you pass away. There are a number of benefits that come...
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There seems to be a common misconception that a will is not necessary for a lot of individuals and they are only for people...
Many people seem to be under the impression that making a Will is only for the wealthy; however, that is simply not the case....
When you are out there living your life to the fullest, one of the last things that you want to think about is your...
As we get older and begin to think more about our possessions and what will happen to them once we pass, we naturally consider...
In the UK, despite the fact there are a number of different organisations out there that will help you and your loved ones with...
If you are concerned about taxes that could be imposed on your Will both during your lifetime and after you have passed away then...
When people buy a property together, they have the choice of entering into the contract as joint tenants or tenants in common. Both come...
When purchasing a property with somebody, there is usually a lot of excitement in the air. In this excitement, it can often be easy...
Having to think about writing your will is never a particularly nice experience; however, you also want to be sure that when you pass...
There is a misconception that trusts can only be used by wealthy people that are looking to protect multiple assets or even overseas property....
Any possessions, assets or property you leave to beneficiaries when you die may be subject to Inheritance Tax (IHT) which your family has to...
It’s reported that around 2 million people are suffering from long Covid in the UK. When you combine that with the number of people...
If you marry, divorce and remarry, having already written your will, an ongoing question that comes up is, “does my will remain valid?” In...
In the UK, 31 million people (59%) have not written a will. If you die without making a will, not only does the probate...
Living wills, also known as an Advance Decision, Advance Directive (in Scotland and Northern Ireland) or Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment, are made by...
In the UK, 31 million people (59%) have not written a will. If they die without making a will, not only does the probate...
The latest research from Legal & General reveals attitudes are changing with regard to writing a will. Their survey showed that 37% people in...
In the UK, when someone dies, the family or executor, if there is a will, needs to apply for a Grant of Probate, which...
There is a misconception in the UK that if you have a will, you don’t need to worry about estate planning. In reality, that...
Approaching the task of making a will can be a daunting prospect; indeed, some people believe they don’t need a will either because the...
If you die without a will in place, your estate will be equally distributed to your nearest family members in accordance with intestacy rules....
If there’s one thing the Covid-19 pandemic has taught a lot of people, it’s the importance of writing a will before your death. According...
According to research by Canada Life, three in five adults in the UK have not written a will; that equates to 59% of the...
When you draw up a will, part of the process is to appoint an executor or executors who are tasked with the responsibility of...
There is a general misconception that an executor of a will can’t be a beneficiary as well. Actually, that’s not the case at all....
When someone dies, their beneficiaries are required to pay tax on their inheritance if the value of the deceased’s estate is over HMRC’s nil...