Wills articles
Making sure all your legal paperwork is in order is an important task. Whether you’ve never made legal documents such as a Will and/or a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) before, or whether you’ve previously made some that might need updating. Making an appointment to discuss a new Will or LPA, or to review existing ones, really couldn’t be easier.
There have been a number of changes in private client law this year that might affect you if you have legal plans in place for the future or if you’re currently administering an estate.
Legally binding mutual wills might seem like a good way to ensure your wishes are protected, but in practice they can be inflexible and contentious. Here’s why we don’t recommend them, along with what we often advise instead.
Family relationships are not always straightforward. This can be because of a huge range of reasons, from blended families to personality clashes to perceived injustices. Whatever the individual circumstances, sometimes, even small tensions can become magnified when it comes to the issue of what will happen to an estate after a death.
There has recently been an update to the amount that can be passed on in a statutory legacy. This is the amount an individual can receive from their spouse’s estate if their spouse dies without leaving a Will. Find out how this could affect you on our blog.
Different countries can have very different rules when it comes to succession laws. If you live overseas, or if you own property or assets in another country, you may want to consider the question of which country’s laws are likely to apply to your estate.
If you’re responsible for administering the estate of someone who has died overseas, you may be unsure whether you need to apply for a Grant of Probate in the UK. In our latest blog post, we’ve set out to explain why UK probate might be needed in these situations.
Wills are hugely important legal documents that can make things a great deal easier for loved ones who are left behind after a death.
If you’ve ever had a pet, you’ll know just how quickly they become part of the family. Pets like dogs, cats, rabbits and even snakes can provide all sorts of valuable benefits, from companionship and affection to stress relief and entertainment. If you have a pet, you’ll want to be sure they would be cared for if you weren’t able to for any reason.
Anyone who has been through a divorce or the dissolution of a civil partnership will know that it can be a completely life-changing process. Formally ending a marriage or civil partnership can have hugely wide-ranging effects, from impacting your home, family and social life to your finances and future plans.
