We all like a bargain, don’t we? It is quite common to see Wills being advertised “on the cheap”, at the price of an average meal down the pub. However, Will writing companies have spent money to advertise at the top of internet platforms like Google in order to sell you a Will on the …
Sideways disinheriting is extremely common and can be very upsetting in the aftermath of a loved one passing. It has been highlighted by the case of Scarle vs Scarle when stepsisters battled in court to inherit their respective parents’ estate. Unfortunately, despite both losing a parent, only one stepsister would win the case, and in …
Making a Will is a vital part of any estate planning exercise. Sharing wealth with family and other loved ones in the most tax-efficient way possible is a priority for most people. Their aim is to provide for partners and ensure that children are supported financially to achieve their goals, whether those include buying a …
It’s never easy, going through a divorce process can be extremely stressful for everyone. There are lots of areas to think about and one of these is likely to be what you should do to protect your hard-earned money. It is vital to have a suitably drafted up to date Will in place to ensure …
More and more we are seeing headlines about squabbles over an unnecessarily vast inheritance, like the arguments surrounding the (estimated) £70 million estate of Robin Williams or the £360 million estate of Prince, who shockingly died without a Will! Perhaps, you have heard of the ill-fated life of Anna Nicole Smith (a famous American model, …
Under the 1975 Act, a testator (a person who makes a Will), dies domiciled in England and Wales. They could be presented with a claim for reasonable provision from the following: The spouse or civil partner of the deceased; A former spouse or former civil partner who has not remarried or formed a subsequent civil …
Broadly speaking, a Trust is an arrangement under which property i.e., land, cash, investments or some sort of rights such as copyrights, is held by a person or organisation on behalf of one or more people. The people holding the property are called “the Trustees” and the people on whose behalf the property is held …
Understandably, many couples like to keep things straightforward when it comes to making a Will. Typically, they will want to just leave everything to their spouse or partner when they pass away. This is so they can make sure that their partner can continue to live in their home and access their finances. They probably …
For those of our clients who pay an annual servicing fee we would like to remind you of the benefits of your ongoing arrangement with us and at the same time encourage you to review your Wills & Estate Planning needs, this is so your Wills can continue to reflect your wishes and current legislation, …
