I don’t need a will
I talk to a lot of people who think they don't need a will, they have various reasons for thinking so and I have a few replies that you might want to consider if you think that you don't need…
Will Amendments
There are many occurrences in your life that result in you needing to make Will Amendments. All sorts of things can happen that have an effect on the way you want your estate dealt with after your death and these…
Why use Trusts?
We are regularly asked this question about Trusts as many families are not sure of the answer. What we say to them is "Why not?". Our reason for this response? Simple, you can leave your money and assets to the…
Residential Nil Rate Band (RNRB)
In April 2017 there will be a new Nil Rate Band available to some UK families, it's called the Residential Nil Rate Band (RNRB) and is designed to allow families to pass the family home to their children without any Inheritance…
Property Fraud or Scam Awareness Month
Property Fraud is a problem This month, July 2016, is being designated by the HM Land Registry as Property Scam Awareness Month and as such they are making considerable efforts to bring to the public's attention information on what it's…
Brussels IV in your will
Brussels IV The Brussels IV agreement may effect you if you have any assets outside the United Kingdom, particularly if they are in almost any European Union (EU) country. If you do have assets in another or several other EU…
Protect your children with Guardians
Guardians in Wills No time for Guardians? There's obviously a thousand things to do when a new baby arrives and whether your a single parent or a happy couple, a new born baby arriving changes everything. Protecting your baby is…
House Ownership and Wills
Tenants in Common Do you own your house as Tenants in Common? If not you should probably consider it, for most people in the UK, if they own a house (mortgaged or not) the house is their largest asset and…
Family Wills
Writing Family Wills Family Wills, one of the trigger points to writing your will is starting a family, it's not just to make sure that your husband or wife or partner is adequately provided for in the event of your…
Testamentary Freedom
Do you have Testamentary Freedom? There's been an article in the news today about a lady who has challenged her mother's will. Her mother died in 2004 leaving her estate to various charities as she'd had little or no contact…