Will Writing

It can be a shock to find that you have not been included in someone’s Will when you expected to inherit from them or you were being supported by them. In some situations, you may be able to make a claim if you have been left out of a Will or if you have received

If you have inherited money from someone’s estate but you would rather it was given to someone else, you might be wondering if a Will can be changed after death. We take a look at the legal situation. There are several reasons why someone might want to change the effect of a Will after a

If you are a business owner, then it is particularly important to have a carefully-considered Will in place so that you can be sure that your operation will pass to the right person when the time comes. If something were to happen to you and you had not left a valid Will, then there is

If you have made a Will, you can also consider writing a letter of wishes to accompany it. We look at the purpose of a letter of wishes and why it can be beneficial. A letter of wishes is a non-binding document that you can leave with your Will. You can use it to set

 Wills are increasingly being used to create trusts to benefit loved ones after someone’s death. We take a look at why you might want to leave money in trust and how this is handled. Trusts can be set up by executing a trust deed during your lifetime or alternatively by leaving money or other assets

There are many misconceptions about what happens if someone dies intestate, ie. without a valid Will. This can cause difficulties for a family after a death and may mean that loved ones miss out on their inheritance. We take a look at some of the most common misconceptions and what actually happens when someone dies

Locating a Will after someone has died is not always easy. If you believe that the deceased made a Will, you should do all you can to find it. We offer some tips for locating a Will as well as advice on what to do if you are unable to do so. The deceased’s papers

A recent case has highlighted the importance of understanding the contents of your Will, particularly if you make a new version that contradicts the previous one. Wills can be complicated and when you have a new Will drafted, your solicitor will explain the contents to you and make sure that you completely understand the effect

Following the death of Lisa Marie Presley, her mother Priscilla Presley has filed a lawsuit disputing the validity of her daughter’s Will due to irregularities in the making of an amendment in 2016. Amending a Will can be tricky and it is important to discuss any changes you wish to make with a solicitor. If

If you have a Will, it is usually the case that getting married will make it invalid. The exception is when a Will has specifically been made in contemplation of marriage. Having a valid Will in place means you can pass your estate on to your choice of beneficiaries in the way that you want.