The importance of writing a will cannot be overstated. If you want to be certain about what happens to your money, home and other assets after you pass on. However, wills cover a specific set of instructions, which focus on Read more…
Writing a Will is surrounded by many myths and misconceptions, generally leading to much confusion and frustration, and recent research has revealed that 68 per cent of people think they are too young to make a Will, and 20 per Read more…
Life is very often about change, and when your circumstances change your will should change alongside them. Your will is a formal document that you sign and the signature is witnessed by two people that explains what happens to your Read more…
The purpose of writing a will is to ensure that the deceased has taken full care of where their assets should go and that their wishes are fulfilled, but sometimes it is not that simple. A recent study by London-based Read more…
More and more people are starting to consider what happens to their digital assets after death. ‘Digital assets’ is a broad term that encompasses social network profiles, online photo and music libraries, monetised blogs, or even cryptocurrencies. These things can Read more…
For many people, writing a will is all about making sure which of their loved ones gets what, but it is not always quite that simple. In many cases, a good cause is just as precious as their nearest and Read more…
There are various reasons why you may want to make changes to your will, such as an altered financial situation, or the addition of members to your family. In fact, it is advisable to review your will every few years Read more…
Will writing is a vital but often difficult piece of work to undertake, as the writer needs to ensure their will is legal, is placed in secure will storage, caters for their family and does not break any promises to Read more…
The pandemic led to a surge in the number of wills prepared during 2020, as people considered what their final wishes might be, perhaps for the first time. It is important to leave instructions for the distribution of your assets Read more…
Disputes over wills are among the most fraught and distressing legal challenges that are seen, in no small part because they only occur during an already emotional time. To understand how to handle disputes over wills, whether you are making Read more…
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