Will Writing

If someone is making a claim under the Inheritance Act 1975, they will generally have just six months from the date of the Grant of Probate or Grant of Letters of Administration in which to start the legal process. Standstill agreements are often used to try and extend this period. They constitute an agreement between […]

If you find out after someone dies that a mistake has been made in their Will, it may be possible to have this rectified. It can be a shock to find out that a Will does not accurately reflect how the deceased wanted their estate distributed or that a clerical error means that their Will […]

While most people understand the importance of making a Will, the National Wills Report 2023 found that 56% of adults have not made one. We look at some of the reasons why people put off the task. Having a Will is your opportunity to ensure that your estate passes to those whom you want to […]

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 […]