Dying intestate (without a will) in the UK can be problematic because it means your assets will be divided according to what the default laws state. This might not be in the best interests of your loved ones, and not the way you would prefer them to inherit. What Are the Disadvantages of Intestacy? The main disadvantages … Continued
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As the population ages, more people are facing the difficult decision of moving into a care home. This can be a stressful time for families, not only emotionally but financially. Care home fees can be substantial, and navigating the system is complex. Without proper estate planning, individuals and their families may be caught off guard by … Continued
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There are a number of reasons why, one day, you might need someone to make decisions on your behalf. This could be a temporary arrangement, such as if you’re going into hospital for treatment and need someone to handle everyday things like maintaining your home or paying your bills. It could also be a more … Continued
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Blended families are very common in the 21st century. A blended family consists of a mixture of people related by blood, marriage, second or third marriages, adoption, same sex marriages, and unmarried couples with or without children. If navigated with sense and compassion they can be very rewarding. However, the more complicated your family, the … Continued
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Given the increase in blended families, the term `sideways disinheritance’ is cropping up more frequently. What does it mean? Sideways disinheritance occurs when someone with children remarries after the death of their partner or spouse. They can easily, and completely unintentionally, disinherit their children. How does sideways disinheritance happen? Most couples like to keep things … Continued
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When a loved one dies, life is tough enough. It becomes even harder when their Will causes a family feud. Disputes over Wills are becoming more common, but that doesn’t mean you should enter into this lightly. The process can be both stressful and expensive so before you take the first step, let’s make sure … Continued
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We all have a digital life these days. With everything from social lives to shopping taking place online, we can end up with a vast digital footprint. After you’ve gone, you’ll still exist in digital form. How do you safeguard your digital life after death? What happens to your digital assets? In this article we’ll … Continued
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If you’re reading this post, the chances are you’re thinking about writing a will. Are you making any of these 5 common mistakes? 1. Putting it off until tomorrow As we said, you may be thinking about making a will. You know you should, but it keeps slipping down the priority list. Inertia is one … Continued
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Should you change your will when you get divorced? It’s probably the last thing you want to think about during divorce proceedings… but the short answer is yes. Rewriting your will takes your change of circumstances into account. It’s especially significant if you have children because you’ll want to protect their inheritance. In this post, … Continued
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With people living longer and increasingly more people living with illnesses like dementia and lose mental capacity, a Lasting Power of Attorney is becoming more critical. There are currently 900,000 people living with dementia in the UK, and the World Health Organisation has reported that dementia cases will triple by 2050. These stark figures underpin … Continued
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