Will Writing

As unscrupulous companies continue to invite older individuals and couples to put their homes into asset protection trusts to avoid payment of care home fees, we explain the dangers. Asset protection trusts are often promoted by unregulated and uninsured firms and the sale of these schemes has been described as the next big mis-selling scandal. […]

If you are a property owner, you need to know what will happen to it in the future. Passing on a house is not always straightforward and it is important to make sure you have the right plans in place. Even if you have a Will your property might not pass to the beneficiaries you […]

Most people understand the importance of having a Will in place, whatever your age and circumstances. But what should you do with your Will once it has been drafted and signed? We look at where to store a Will and who you should notify of its location.  Having a Will is your opportunity to make […]

Most of us know that it is important to make a Will to ensure that our estate is passed on to those we want to inherit in the most efficient way possible.  The most common reasons cited for the importance of making a Will include: Ensuring you provide for your loved ones Avoiding disinheritance traps […]

If a Grant of Probate is needed after a death, you must obtain this before you can start collecting in and selling the estate assets. For example, you will not be able to sell a property until you have the grant. We take a look at how to avoid delays in securing probate. It can […]

If you have been living with someone but were not married to them, you could find yourself in a difficult situation if they die without leaving a Will. We look at how cohabitees are protected and what you might be able to claim from your partner’s estate. For couples who live together but who are neither married […]