Society of Will Writers Blog Articles

Intestacy There is little that the law can do directly to ease the trauma of bereavement for those who are...

The inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 Testamentary freedom is a hallmark of the English law of succession....

IHT is often a major concern for clients. Many people will be looking to carry out estate planning in such...

It has become common practice for trust practitioners and Will writers to advise clients to create a letter of wishes...

One of the first key principles a Will Writer will learn is that assessment of capacity is crucial to producing...

The England & Wales High Court has granted an application to alter a deed of variation to a will on...

It is generally undesirable for a testator to leave money or property as an outright gift to a mentally disabled...

A trust may be expressly created during lifetime or may be included within a Will, it may also arise by...

In an era of rising divorce and falling marriage rates more and more couples choose to live together rather than...

Many of your clients will have animals and pets that will require ongoing care after their death and it is...