Your Will is a crucial legal document, which can make starting one a little daunting! We’ve put together this handy guide with the essential steps for how to write your Will, including what you’ll need and where you can find the best legal advice. Making a Will: Where to Start Before you sit down to […]
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Thinking about your death is never pleasant, but it is essential if you want to take care of your loved ones. With a good plan drawn up by legal professionals, you could avoid losing assets and prevent your loved ones from missing out on the gifts you want them to receive. Estate Planning Essentials Estate
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Writing your Will is often viewed as an unnecessary expense – but can it actually save you money in the future? When planning your finances, you want to leave as much of your estate as possible to loved ones. However, several factors could lead to your assets being lost which is why a well-written Will
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Your Will is a vital legal document. Without one, you risk your wishes not being followed through. Despite this, many people still fail to prepare a proper Will due to the popularity of DIY Will kits. These kits promise to be simple, easy, and cheap but can lead to future complications after you pass away.
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The nil rate band may have come up throughout your estate planning process, or perhaps this is the first time you’ve heard of it. Either way, understanding it is essential when writing your Will and deciding what to do with your assets, as it can greatly impact what you can leave to your loved ones.
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Divorce can be a big factor to account for when estate planning and writing your Will. Whether you or your children are facing a divorce, or you just want to take certain precautions to protect your assets, it is worth being aware of how divorce can affect your estate planning. How Can Divorce Affect Your
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You may have heard that once a Will has been created and the testator has passed away, it can still be changed by other parties who want to change how assets are being distributed. However, there are several myths around this topic that make it unclear. Can a Will really be changed after someone has
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Chances are, you might have thought that later life planning started and ended with a Will. However, trusts are robust legal arrangements that can provide many future benefits for you and your loved ones. How Does a Trust Work? A trust is a legal arrangement that allows you to give money, property, or other assets
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Lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) are often overlooked in the estate planning process. Some think they are unnecessary; however, there are several reasons why they are vital and why you should look to include them as part of your estate plan. What Is an LPA? Lasting powers of attorney allow you, the donor, to choose
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Writing your Will and choosing your beneficiaries can be a challenge. You may want to leave some people out of your Will, but be worried about the possibility of inheritance disputes in the future. So, how common are inheritance disputes, and what causes them? Inheritance Disputes: How Common Are They? Inheritance disputes are challenges to
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