Will Writing

Over time, you may need to make changes to your Will. You have the option of adding a codicil or making a new Will. It is recommended that you review your Will at least once every five years as well as in the light of any major life events, such as buying a home, the

Research has revealed that only a quarter of people know what will happen to their digital assets after their death or why it is important to include them in their Will. The Law Society commissioned a survey of over 1,000 adults, asking questions about whether they had made a Will. Just 29% of those questioned

With the usual rate of Inheritance Tax standing at 40%, there is a risk that your estate could be seriously depleted unless you make plans to legitimately minimise the amount that will be payable. When Philip Seymour Hoffman died in 2014, he left a Will written before two of his three children had been born,

If someone dies without leaving a Will, they are said to be intestate. If they leave a Will but it does not deal with the whole of their estate, they are partially intestate.   When someone dies intestate, their estate is distributed in accordance with the Rules of Intestacy (the Rules). The Rules set out

There are strict rules surrounding Wills and the administration of estates after a death, meaning that relying on some common beliefs could cause problems for your loved ones.   We take a look at some common misconceptions and what the true position is.   My spouse will inherit everything if I die   If you

A study by Co-op Legal Services has found that almost half of Brits don’t have a Will in place. Co-op also discussed common myths with respondents, finding widespread confusion over inheritance and estate issues.   The report discovered that 49% of those questioned did not have a Will in place, with 9% saying they did

For many people, leaving money to a charity in their Will is a way of saying thank you for the help they or their loved ones have received during their lives.   Charities rely heavily on gifts they are left when people die. But leaving money to charity can also benefit your estate, by way

When you are having your Will drawn up, there is more to think about than simply whom you wish to leave your estate to. Below is a brief checklist of issues to consider when making your Will.   Funeral wishes   If you want to, you can include your funeral wishes in your Will so

Children aged under 18 are held to lack the legal capacity to inherit a gift under a Will. This means that if they are left something in a Will, arrangements must be made to look after the asset on their behalf until they are old enough to inherit it.   When you write your Will,