Will Writing

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

A second marriage can be very complicated when it comes to making sure your family inherit exactly what you want them to have. The first thing to know is that any previous Will you have made becomes invalid when you marry, unless it was specifically made in contemplation of the marriage. If you and/or your

It might be the last thing you want to think about as a single parent, but making sure you have a valid Will is essential. This is the document that will ensure your children will be looked after in the way you choose. Failing to make a Will means that your children could be subjected

While there has long been concern about the lack of Wills in the UK, it looks like the tide has turned. Today, the number of people making an up-to-date Will is increasing at a considerable rate. According to \’The Will writing industry in 2018’ report, 45% of Great Britain now has a Will, up from

Data published by the Office for National Statistics shows that the wealth gap between generations in the UK continues to widen. The findings also show that inheritances are becoming increasingly important to younger people. Over recent decades, rising levels of household affluence mean that the older generation has higher levels of wealth that can be

Today, we own on-demand music, ebooks, photos, videos, social media accounts and more. But, when consuming the digital technology offered to us, how many of us think about what will happen to our digital property when we are no longer here?  A recent poll by YouGov has now revealed that over a quarter of people want

As the number of disputed inheritances increase, it has never been more important to have a properly drafted Will in place. Making a Will to pass on your possessions after you die should be straight-forward. But unless you get it right, the consequences for your family can be devastating. Here are just some of the

Staggeringly, 60% of people in the UK do not have a Will; this means that over 30 million people risk dying intestate. Only 63% of people aged over 55 have made a Will, this decreases to only 25% of 34-55-year-olds taking the risk despite the majority of these having dependents. These statistics are worrying enough,

Making your Will is one of the most important things you’ll ever do. But do you need a solicitor, or can you draft your own? Despite what you might think, you can create a homemade Will. And, as long as it is properly drafted and meets all the necessary requirements, it will be legal in

In a recent case, a son who claimed his mother’s partner was “just a lodger”, has been forced to pay more than half of his inheritance to him. This situation highlights how important it is to have a properly drafted Will in place. What happened in this case? In 2015, Sarah Campbell died unexpectedly at