5 tips for avoiding Wills disputes
Wills disputes can be damaging to family relationships as well as draining an estate of funds and causing lengthy delays
What will happen to my house when I die?
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
The 5 most common causes of Wills disputes
Over recent years, the courts have reported an increase in cases brought after a dispute has arisen over a Will. We look
Protecting your Digital Assets for Future Generations
In our increasingly digital world, the issue of digital assets after an individual's death has emerged as a complex and
Is your Will still valid after your divorce?
Lots of people make a Will when they get married. What happens to that Will when the relationship breaks down? Divorce
Millennials prioritise parents over inheritance
Research carried out by Barclays Wealth has found that nearly a third of millennials would prefer that their parents spe
A will with unintended consequences?
A High Court judgment has highlighted what may be seen as a peril of making a will which includes assets whose value may
Witnesses can now witness Will signings via video link.
In the UK, a Will is only valid if it meets certain legal requirements. One of these requirements is that the testator s
Rob Kelly gains qualification for helping clients with Will disputes
Losing a loved one is an emotional and distressing time, but this can be heightened further if there is a dispute regard
Making your Will legal whilst self-isolating
If you cannot leave your home and have concerns about how you can make a Will legally binding (it needs to be signed by
Digital Assets and Social Media. What happens when I die?
How often over the last few weeks have you scrolled through your social media, posting moments of your life? Now, even m
Certainty in times of uncertainty. Are your affairs are in order?
As we have heard so often over the last few days, if not weeks, we are now living in unprecedented times. Never, for so
Updated Intestacy Rules: Why a Will Remains Essential
Over 31 million people in the UK run the risk of dying intestate. This means that an individual dies without making a Wi
Laceys top 5 benefits for appointing a professional Executor in your Will
An Executor is the person or organisation appointed in a Will to administer the Deceased’s Estate. which in doing so, gi
The Importance of making a Will
Research* has found that 54% of the British adult population do not have a Will, and 5.4 million people have no idea how
Don’t be doubtful of your Domicile
You may know already that if a person fails to make reasonable provision for a dependant in their Will a claim may be br
Inheritance Tax – the importance of proper valuations.
Most of us are aware that the role of an Executor when appointed under a Will is to administer the estate of a deceased
Life Interest Trusts – helping protect your assets.
It is often the case for married couples, or couples in a registered civil partnership, to want to do a straight forward
Lasting Powers of Attorney – Power to Delegate.
An attorney (the person making decisions for you) under a Lasting Power of Attorney for Property and Financial Affairs c