Wills Articles

If the executors or administrators of an estate cannot find a beneficiary, it can complicate matters. We look at how to

As people live longer, many adults are stepping in to care for ageing parents. We usually assume this help is given out

Creating a Will online or drafting it yourself on a piece of paper often seems like a smart way to save time and money.

Many families end up paying far more inheritance tax (IHT) than necessary simply because a Will was never written, has b

Most people understand the importance of having a Will, though it often gets pushed aside. With busy lives and the disco

If your family does not have a traditional structure, you need to have a clear understanding of how inheritance will wor

What is Business Property Relief (BPR)? Business Property Relief (BPR) is designed to allow family-owned businesses to b

Putting a valid Will in place is crucial to ensure your estate will pass to your loved ones in the way that you want and

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a powerful document in planning for the future. It allows you to appoint someone to

If you are the executor or administrator of an estate, you may need to sell a property. Find out what to be aware of and

We’re delighted to announce that Rob Kelly has been accepted as a full member of the Association of Contentious Trust an

Much of the current law governing Wills dates back to Victorian times and critics have long held that modernisation is n

This Update Your Will Week (3rd – 9th March 2025), we’re proud to support The Association of Lifetime Lawyers to highlig

Having a Will is an essential part of future-planning. It ensures that your chosen beneficiaries will be looked after an

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 str

If someone has lost the ability to make their own decisions, it may be possible to have a Will drawn up on their behalf.

Have you made any new year resolutions?  Perhaps one of them should be to make sure that you have a Will and that it is

In our increasingly digital world, the issue of digital assets after an individual's death has emerged as a complex and

Many people choose to donate to charities during their lifetime. Lifetime donations and gifts under a Will to charities

If you have made a Will, you can also consider writing a letter of wishes to accompany it. We look at the purpose of a l

The government has raised the amount a spouse or civil partner can inherit if their partner dies without making a Will.

Lots of people make a Will when they get married.  What happens to that Will when the relationship breaks down?  Divorce

Locating a Will after someone has died is not always easy. If you believe that the deceased made a Will, you should do a

A widow who was married to her husband for 66 years but left out of his Will has won her court case requesting a share o

When you make your Will, you are entitled to leave your estate to your choice of beneficiary. While this means that you

A Will is crucial in making sure that an estate passes to the right people after someone dies. But sometimes it can be h

Many partners like the idea of making their wills together but they may not understand that there is a choice between ma

How often over the last few weeks have you scrolled through your social media, posting moments of your life? Now, even m

An Executor is the person or organisation appointed in a Will to administer the Deceased’s Estate. which in doing so, gi

Despite the preparation of a Will being straightforward and relatively inexpensive, nearly two-thirds of the British adu

If you are one of this growing group of co-habiting households in the UK  do you know your legal rights? Unfortunately,