The term Mirror Wills is used for Wills made by spouses or unmarried partners where the wishes of each person reflects the wishes of the other. They are very common for people who are married or in a relationship who… Find out more
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Wills – Your Questions Answered An at-a-glance guide to making a Will, and the risks you run if you haven’t made a Will. 1. If you don’t make a will, you cannot control who will inherit your money and property.… Find out more
There are many life events that occur, which mean that you need to be write a Will. Here is our guide to when is the best time to be thinking about making a new Will. Changes in your family You… Find out more
If you die without making a Will, the government effectively makes a Will for you. Making a Will offers you the peace of mind that your money and possessions will be distributed according to your wishes. If you have not… Find out more
‘Changing living patterns […] mean increasing numbers of people will fall through the safety net provided by our inheritance laws should they die without making a Will’.(1) The National Consumer Council identified a very worrying ‘Wills gap’. Their research revealed… Find out more
OK. So you are thinking about making a Will. And you’ve decided who you would like to leave ‘specific gifts’ of your property to. (Read more about making specific gifts when you make a Will in our article.) What you… Find out more
How to probate an estate when someone dies and what to do if you’re nominated as executor in the Will. Many executors may have been made aware of their duties before death and know where the Will is kept should… Find out more
An executor is a person named in your Will who has the responsibility of managing your property after your death and distributing that property according to the terms of your Will. The executor will have to collect in and preserve… Find out more
Witnesses to Your Will To make sure that your Will is legally valid, it’s important to ensure that your will is properly witnessed. When you’re making a Will you need two witnesses who must be over 18 and preferably neither… Find out more
Many relatives end up in a very difficult situation when a loved one dies leaving debts, especially if the death is unexpected. At such a painful time, many people are reluctant to think about dealing with the debts of the… Find out more
