Helpful Guides
Our guides and FAQs cut through the jargon and provide simple answers to complex legal questions. If you need to talk to someone, our team are always on hand to offer advice and support.
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Why You Should Not Risk Using an Unregulated Will Writer
In the UK, anyone can offer Will-writing services without formal training, oversight, or consumer protections, such as professional indemnity insurance.
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What is a Last Will and Testament?
A Last Will and Testament is a legally binding document that outlines how an individual’s estate, comprising property, possessions, and assets should be distributed after their death, while also allowing them to appoint executors responsible for carrying out these wishes.
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Why Is Making A Will Important?
Without a valid Will, your estate is subject to the rules of intestacy, which may not reflect your preferences and can create unnecessary complications for loved ones.
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Capacity When Making A Will
Testamentary capacity is a fundamental requirement for creating a valid Will, ensuring that the testator has sufficient mental understanding both when giving instructions and signing the document.
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Digital Assets and Estate Planning
Digital assets in estate planning includes items such as social media accounts, cloud-stored media, intellectual property, and cryptocurrencies.
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Definition of ‘Child’ For The Purpose of Will Writing and Estate Planning
Where no clear definition exists, statutory law and case law apply, generally recognising adopted and posthumous children, treating legitimate and illegitimate children equally, and presuming paternity in certain circumstances.
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Care Costs and Estate Planning
Care home fees and estate planning are a growing concern due to the complexity of means testing and asset assessment when care is required.
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Lifetime Trusts and IHT Implications
This article explains how Lifetime Trusts can play a valuable role in estate planning and managing Inheritance Tax (IHT) exposure, highlighting their advantages over relying solely on a Will.
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Will Trusts
A Will Trust is a trust created on the death of a testator through their Will, giving trustees control over assets which they must manage and distribute for the benefit of named individuals, classes of beneficiaries, or organisations.
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