Writing a will is an important step in ensuring that your assets and possessions are distributed according to your wishes after you pass away. In the UK, there are several benefits to having a will in place. First and foremost, a will allows you to specify who will inherit your assets and possessions. Without a … Read more
Many of us have social media accounts on various platforms these days. They can be used in a number of ways, whether it’s for sharing photos or news with family and friends, keeping in touch through messaging apps or simply for finding entertaining content. However, very few people consider what might happen with their social … Read more
Research carried out in 2017 found that more than 60% of UK adults did not have a valid Will in place. That equates to around 31 million people in the UK who haven’t written a Will, which can have many different consequences if those people are to pass away before doing so. Many people put … Read more
What is a Guardianship clause? A Guardianship Clause in your Will is very important if you have children under the age of 18 years old. This clause enables you to specifically name an individual/individuals to become a Guardian/s for your children if something were to happen to you. In the first instance, any person with … Read more
This week (23rd-29th January) is Update your Will Week, an awareness campaign hosted by SFE (Solicitors for the Elderly) to encourage more people to update their will and ensure their wishes are carried out when they die. This helps minimise disputes – easing distress (and costs) for your loved ones. New research commission by SFE … Read more
Record property values and family structures make inheritance planning a growing issue yet research[1] shows that more than half of adults in the UK do not have a will in place, with the figure rising to almost 60% among parents. The researchers also found that of those who had made a will, many who had … Read more
Every year, thousands of people die intestate or without a will. That means they haven’t left any clear guidelines as to how they want their estate divided up among their beneficiaries. The numbers are incredible too, with around 70% of the UK population yet to get their affairs in order and create a will. It’s … Read more
October 2014 saw the biggest changes in probate law’s history come into effect. While the overhaul meant no real difference to those with minimal assets, for the partners of those who died without making a will and who have more assets, it meant significant change. In the cases where a Will is involved, the deceased’s … Read more
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