Probate legalises the process of passing money, property and possessions (your estate) to named beneficiaries or next of kin when you die. Even if you are married or in a civil partnership, your spouse or partner cannot immediately manage your estate without securing a grant of probate or letters of administration from the Probate Court. … Continued
In a recent article on Will writing, we highlighted ‘not understanding what happens when someone dies without a Will’ in our 6 top reasons why people fail to make a Will. There is a common belief that a surviving spouse in marriage or partner in a civil relationship automatically inherits everything in the deceased person’s … Continued
According to research carried out by Macmillan Cancer Support, nearly two-thirds of UK adults (around 31 million people) have not made a Will.People do not make a Will or put off making one until it is too late because the risks are not understood — or they believe the benefits of writing a Will do … Continued
Nobody knows what the future holds. Yet most of us think about the importance of writing a will much later than we should. We tend to think a will protects the needs of a spouse or partner, but few of us consider the impact an untimely death can have on our children. The Daily Telegraph … Continued
It won’t be long before Christmas is upon us once more. You may already know your plans for the festive break, but have you had a think about what you’ll give your children this year – and your grandchildren if you have them? Why not take advantage of your annual inheritance tax gift allowance? By … Continued