Comparing Wills, LPAs and Intestacy

In our latest blogpost we thought we would try to highlight not just the importance of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney but also to point out the advantages of having such important documents. In addition, we will explain what happens in the cases where this kind of provision has not been made. Unfortunately, these […]

Wills – What You Need to Know

There’s a lot of useful information available online about Wills and inheritance, but equally there’s a lot of misleading information out there, and some that’s just plain wrong. In this article we try to address what you should be aware of, and to point you in the right direction. Do I need a solicitor to […]

Signing & Witnessing Your Will Correctly (the Importance of Getting It Right)

You’ve made the decision to put your affairs in order and make a Will. You’ve given serious thought to providing for your family in the future. You’ve done more than just think about it, you’ve had your Will drawn up. For the purposes of this article today, it doesn’t matter who’s prepared the Will (you, […]

Basic Information Required for Preparing Your Will

Full names, address, dates of birth Telephone number(s), email address Current marital status, any previous marriages, any children/other immediate family? If children – full names, addresses, dates of birth; are there any children from previous marriages/relationships? Do you want to appoint guardians for minor children? If so please give names and addresses. Estimated size of […]

What is a Lasting Power of Attorney and Why Should You Have One?

What would happen to you and your family if you lost the ability to manage your own affairs? Think dementia, stroke, accident etc. It’s a sad fact that more and more of us are affected by these things, especially as we get older. This can mean that we are no longer capable of managing our […]

Combined Families and Inheritance – Issues for You to Consider

It’s a fact that nobody likes talking about Wills and inheritance. We’re the first to admit it’s not the most exciting subject, but it can’t be denied that it’s a very important subject and one that can cause a great deal of family upset and resentment if it’s not addressed. It’s another fact that a […]

Do you own property jointly with someone?

If you do, you might want to think about whether your ownership is structured to your advantage. If it isn’t, it’s usually a simple matter to sort out (and doesn’t cost much to do), and once you know the facts you can make a decision. There is plenty of information available on the internet about […]

Do You Owe it to Your Family to Make Your Will?

More than half of the adult population has no Will. So what? How does it affect me? Why should I be bothered? There’s a chance that it won’t affect you at all, but it could have major consequences for those you leave behind. There are many situations where having a Will is not only a […]

Ever thought about getting a will?

For the majority of us the answer is no. More than half of the adult population has no Will. So what? How does it affect me? Why should I be bothered? There’s a fair chance that it won’t affect you at all, but it could have major consequences for those you leave behind. There are […]