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, …
