Category: Wills and Probate
When you make a Will it’s important to consider who you want your assets to go to when you die. Often this will be to just one single person, such as your spouse, however with ‘blended families’ being ever more common it’s wise to give it some serious thought so that you are clear on […]
The last few months have demonstrated the importance of a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for those who have been unable to leave their own homes or who have been concerned about dealing with their own affairs and have benefited from someone being able to act on their behalf. An LPA is a very useful document when in […]
Four years ago today the music legend Prince passed away. With a career earning him seven Grammy Awards, seven Brit Awards and a Golden Globe Award to name just a few you’d expect him to have an Estate worth a bob or two. But what happens if you die without a Will? In fact it’s estimated […]
In a few short weeks we have seen unprecedented change across all sectors of life here in the UK and across the world. Already, we can see how communities are pulling together to support one another, particularly those who may be vulnerable or isolated. There is no aspect of life unaffected, yet things must go […]
In December, after five years of hard work and study I was successfully rewarded with the recognition of becoming a fully qualified member of the Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Specialists. Being welcomed into a group of such highly skilled Lawyers is a real achievement, particularly as it recognises the work which I, and […]
In a recent survey conducted by the Office for National Statistics, it was found that the number of cohabiting couple families continues to grow faster than married couples or lone parent families with an increase of 25.8% over the decade between 2008 and 2018. The number of same-sex couple families has grown by more than […]
Yes, it is possible to vary a Will after someone has died, and there are legal provisions that allow for this. This process is typically done using a Deed of Variation, which gives beneficiaries the ability to alter how the estate is distributed, even after the death of the individual who made the Will. What […]
In recent news, you may have come across headlines asking, “Could a text become your will?” This refers to a recent Law Commission report exploring whether the current laws regarding wills should be updated to reflect modern technology. The idea of using a text message or email as a legal will is a fascinating, yet […]
