The death of a loved one is a difficult time, and, where there are disputes about a Will, the stress and upset can make it even harder. But what can children, spouses and partners do if they feel they have been overlooked unfairly in the last wishes of their nearest and dearest? And, how can
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Pembroke Will Writers, based in Kent, are delighted to announce they have become a Community Partner of Anchorians Football Club in seasons 2018-2020. The specialist Estate Planning Firm will be sponsoring the Men’s team home kit for a 2-year period, their contribution will enable them to participate in football for the next two seasons. As community partners, the men’s team kit will be proudly donned with Pembroke Will Writers branding
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A Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your wishes should you become unable to make financial or health decisions for yourself. But, all too often people fail to make an LPA because they are unsure about what it involves and why it is needed. Here
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Research from Just Group has shown that people born between the mid 1960s and early 1980s are underestimating their life expectancy by around ten years. As a result, so-called ‘Generation X’ is approaching retirement without an accurate idea of how long their savings will last after they retire. The findings show that women who are
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According to reports, over half of people have not updated their Will, often because they are not aware of the need to do so. If you have prepared a Will, then you are ahead of the curve. But, not reviewing your Will and taking any changes into account can mean that your final wishes may
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While you might think it is easy to leave your house or flat to someone you love, bequeathing property is not always as straightforward as you would think. So, how can you ensure that your home is passed on as you would like? When someone dies and leaves behind a home, there are a few
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One thing many people forget about when making their Will is what will happen to their digital assets once they die. But, in today’s online world, this is something we should all now consider. What is a digital legacy? Your digital legacy is all of the online information you will leave behind after you are
What Happens To Your Online Accounts When You Die? Read More »
With over 40% of people in England and Wales dying intestate, the question of how to overcome this problem has come into focus. Cue the Law Commission, which has proposed bringing wills into the digital age. The statutory law underpinning the creation of wills dates to back to the Victorian era- 1837 to be exact-
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Clients can often misunderstand the difference between mutual wills and mirror wills, despite them differing in their legal aspects. When it comes to will writing, many couples believe that only a single will is required between the both of them. The reality is however, that everyone who chooses to make a will must sign one
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Handling the affairs of a loved one that has passed away is about to change – and could potentially cost you more. When someone dies and they have written a Will, a loved one or friend is generally named as the executor. They are the person responsible for dealing with the estate and they have
Probate Fee Increase: Who Wins & Who Loses? Read More »