In the UK, 31 million people (59%) have not written a will. If they die without making a will, not only does the probate process become more drawn out and complicated, the people, charities or good causes they want to benefit from their estate won’t receive the possessions you...
The latest research from Legal & General reveals attitudes are changing with regard to writing a will. Their survey showed that 37% people in the UK now think differently about a will then they did two years ago, principally because of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. With...
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 is not strictly true. Yes, a will does protect your assets, your beneficiaries and goes some way to meeting your wishes when you die. However,...
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 value of their estate is small, they are too young to need a will yet, or they think they can’t afford it. At Norfolk Will...
If you die without a will in place, your estate will be equally distributed to your nearest family members in accordance with intestacy rules. Whilst this may be what you wish for, if it isn’t people may benefit from your estate against your intentions. For example, if you have...
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 to the deVere Group, enquiries about writing a will increased by 76% during the pandemic, with the main focus on financial planning and property assets....