The law doesn’t provide for unmarried couples! Without a Will, all sorts of problems can arise if you have a partner but aren’t married. Jane explains why …. We see lots of couples who choose not to marry or become civil partners. So many of them really don’t realise how the laws around Wills affect […]
Accessing your memories and assets when you’re no longer able to When we write a Will, or make a Power of Attorney, we are thinking about protecting family. Or protecting money, maybe protecting property. But have you even thought that you need to protect your digital presence? Your memories – photos, videos etc. Your digital
In this short article I talk about separation, divorce and Wills – what is it we should think about? We often write articles about momentous life events. Getting your first home together or marrying or becoming Civil Partners can be exciting. Having children, getting married for the second time and stepchildren too. All of these
Are you married, or thinking of getting married or forming a Civil Partnership? In this short blog, Andrea talks about how marriage can affect your Will. And what you can do in advance to make sure you can relax before the big day! Most people don’t have a Will, around 60% of the population in
A Letter of Wishes that sits with your Will can explain, guide and inform those you leave behind. Jane talks about what they are, the different types, and why they can be so important. When we see you to discuss your Will or Powers of Attorney, we always ask if there is any guidance you
If you have recently had a new baby, then you will know that feeling of a need to protect them. In this video blog, Jane talks about what you should be thinking about to protect this most previous of things in your life. I recently wrote about protecting your child in a Will. You can
Andrea writes about trusts in Wills, something many of her clients consider to give added protection for those they love. When I was first learning about Trusts as a new Will Writer, we got to the section on Trusts in Wills and I thought ‘here we go, this is going to be really complicated!’. Now
So you’ve decided you need a Will or Power of Attorney, and are wondering what is the next step. Freddie on Facebook, or Dave down the pub, have told you that you can do it yourself. “It’s easy”, “Nothing to it”, “Get a kit”, “all you do is …”. So why should you use a
What are your reasons for not having a Will? Last month Martin Lewis, the money-saving expert conducted a poll all about Wills. Over 60% of UK adults don’t have a valid Will. And the poll showed there are lots of reasons why. Andrea looks in more details about the reasons people gave for not getting
Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common? One of the most common questions we are asked. And the one where there are most myths and misunderstandings! So, what does it all mean? When you buy a house with someone else, you are often asked by your conveyancer if you want to hold that ownership as Joint
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