The world is an ever-changing place. In the past couple of decades, this is truer than ever, with the rise in popularity of the digital world. But did you know that you can leave digital assets in your Will? Digital assets can be a way for your loved ones to remember you when you have […]
Read more When it comes to contesting a Will, there are a few matters to think about. One of these is time limits. There are time limits to take into consideration when contesting a Will, and there is also the time it takes to do so. Contesting A Will Time Limits In general terms, you have until […]
Read more There are many things to consider when writing your Will. Whether to use a professional Will-writing service or write a DIY Will is one of the considerations. If you choose to write your own Will, there are a number of things you must do in order to make sure it is legally valid. The most […]
Read more For a Will to be legally valid, the person must have the required mental capacity at the time of writing. This is also known as being of sound mind. It is important for the person to be of sound mind to ensure that all of their wishes are carried out the way they want them […]
Read more There may be Inheritance Tax increases on the way according to a report by the Express. This may be used in the effort to recover the economy following the COVID-19 pandemic. It is one of the proposed tax increases that the Chancellor could potentially be planning. This tax increase could happen as the UK has […]
Read more COVID-19 has undoubtedly had an impact on everything in our lives. Making Lasting Power of Attorney (LPAs) during the pandemic was an aspect that the government needed to address. This is because the subject of Wills and other legal documents is likely to be on people’s minds during this time. Why LPAs Are Important A […]
Read more Before the pandemic, less than half of UK adults had made a Will. This has since risen during COVID-19, with a rise in enquiries concerning making a Will of 75% since the start of the pandemic. The Financial Times reported in March that some law firms saw enquiries double in the first few weeks of […]
Read more A Trust Will is one of the three main types of Will that you can make. They provide an extra level of protection of your assets for the people you want to leave something to. When is a Trust Will Used? A Trust is a legal structure that you can include as part of your […]
Read more Many people choose to leave a gift to a charity in their Will. They choose to leave money to charities that have affected themselves or a loved one for the most part, or local causes that they feel passionate about. Gifts to a charity in a Will (also known as charitable legacies) are usually exempt […]
Read more A recent report by The Mirror states that Kenny Goss, the ex of George Michael is suing his estate. He states that he did not believe George was of sound mind when he made his last will in 2013. He also states that, because he was financially dependent on George for the 13 years they […]
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