Most weeks we get a sad call in the office asking what to do when someone dies. Losing a loved family member or friend is something so hard. It’s such a difficult time, and many of us have little experience of what happens next. This is by no means a comprehensive guide. But here are […]
A look back at our year In 2024, we grew the team, expanded our business and had huge successes. As we always do at this time, we look back at the year that was. And ahead at what’s to come. Here’s what happened in 2024 at Morecambe Bay Wills. In 2024 – our year in
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
Choosing your Executor is really important. And acting as one is a very responsible job indeed! In this blog we ask “What does an Executor need to do?” When we write your Will, you need to consider who should be the Executor of it. To make the right choice, you need to understand a bit
CancerCare North Lancashire and South Cumbria! Since I founded Morecambe Bay Wills, we have supported this amazing charity. That’s because they helped my husband Jim when he was ill, and supported me after he died. I will always be truly grateful for what they did for us both. In this blog, Anna Webster, the charity’s
I am so proud of our team and the work we do. Every day we strive to look after our clients, raise awareness and do good in our community. So I am absolutely delighted that we are recognised yet again at the “Oscars” of our industry – the British Wills & Probate Awards 2024! The
About Me My name is Joseph, I am 17 years old and I am a student at Our Ladies Catholic College 6th form. I am studying Sociology, History and Religious Studies at A-Level with the hopes of transferring into a Law Degree at University. Our Ladies insists, correctly, that we must attempt to get work
Episode 1 – Training! An Estate Planner’s progress. Cerys Parry-Jones, joined us in February. She is writing about her role helping our North Wales clients. This first episode looks back at her early days and the study she had to do to get qualified! Like all our Estate Planners, Cerys studied for the Estate Planning
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
