Retirement planning is crucial for ensuring a comfortable future, and your pension plays a huge role. However, when writing a Will, you may overlook your pension entirely. Including pensions within your estate plan is key to ensuring your savings are distributed in line with your wishes and maximising the legacy you leave to your loved […]
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If you’re thinking about your estate planning and want to ensure that your assets are protected and distributed according to your wishes after you pass away, you may want to consider a trust Will. This blog will cover the basics of trust Wills, including how they work, the differences between trust and traditional Wills, and
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Once you have a Will written and tucked away, you might be tempted to forget about it entirely. However, this could be a big mistake as you could miss out on many benefits for yourself and your loved ones. Updating your Will every few years is essential to later life planning as many aspects of
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When you start writing your Will, one question that will inevitably pop up is, ‘what is the value of my estate?’ Knowing the value of your estate can help you make informed decisions about how to distribute your assets after you pass away and can also help you plan for your financial future while you’re
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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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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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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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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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“In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” — Benjamin Franklin When looking into estate planning, you may have encountered Inheritance Tax. But how much do you actually know about it? In this blog, we’ll cover everything you need to know about Inheritance Tax and ways to potentially minimise it
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