Research carried out by Direct Line Group has found that 25% of people who are married or co-habiting don’t know where their partner’s money is. This could cause problems in the event that someone dies. If the extent and whereabouts of their assets isn’t known, the administration of their estate could be delayed for a
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We are delighted to announce that Rob Phipps has won this year’s Institute of Professional Willwriters’ National Will Writer of the Year award. Rob received the award yesterday at the IPW Annual Conference & AGM at the Drayton Manor Hotel in Tamworth. This is a huge honour which recognises Rob as one of the top
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Not many people realise that when you get married, any Will you already have usually becomes invalid. The law states that marriage automatically voids a Will unless it specifically makes reference to the new marriage. This is called making a Will in contemplation of marriage, and the Will needs to specifically name your new spouse.
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If a parent marries a new partner, there is a risk that existing children could miss out on their inheritance. Marriage automatically revokes any Will, unless it was specifically made in contemplation of marriage, mentioning the new spouse by name. This means that if someone with children gets married, they should always consider making a
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If you believe you are entitled to something from someone’s Will, you may be able to make a claim, but beware of the time limits. If a relative dies and you have not inherited what you feel you have a right to, you may be able to make a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for
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Giving someone the power to deal with your affairs can be a good idea, but if the document isn’t drafted carefully it can lead to expensive financial and administrative problems. A Lasting Power of Attorney is the document which gives someone the authority to deal with financial affairs on behalf of another. It is often
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When making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), you should consider including a replacement attorney in case the original appointee dies or can no longer act. Making an LPA is a way of giving someone else the power to act on your behalf in respect of your financial affairs. At the time of signing the
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If someone dies with only modest assets it isn’t always necessary to apply for a Grant of Probate. It is usual for the executor of an estate to apply to the Probate Registry for an official Grant of Probate, the document allowing them to collect in and sell or transfer someone’s assets after their death.
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Pembroke Will Writers are committed to delivering a professional service for yourself and your family. We understand that the decision a client makes in their Will represents their final express wishes and are usually made to protect the people they love. Here at Pembroke Will Writers, we value these familial sentiments and have created a
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Charities rely on legacies for much of their funding and it’s a good way to support causes that have helped us during our lifetimes, but which is the best way to leave money to them? Many charities receive a high proportion of their income from gifts given to them via Wills. Supporting those which are
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