Half of Britons have not written a will

Half of Britons have not written a will

Half of British adults don’t have a will, according to new research, with many thinking that they don’t have the necessary wealth to merit making one. Research has found that more than two fifths of Britons had no concerns about not having a will, while...
Witnessing a Will

Witnessing a Will

To be valid a Will must comply with all of the requirements set out below which is found in section 9 of the Wills Act 1837. No will is valid unless:- It is in writing and signed by the testator, or by some other person in his presence and by his direction.It appears...
So, why is protecting the Will important?

So, why is protecting the Will important?

Your Last Will and Testament is as it says on the proverbial tin, the very last wishes you get to express in this world making it an extremely important document to those you leave behind. If your Will can’t be located after your death then your estate may end up...
So, why is protecting the Will important?

Excluding Someone From a Will

While it is an ugly truth, sometimes there are members of a family that have done one thing or another that have earned themselves a place on the list of people clients do not want to benefit from their Will. So, with consideration to the Inheritance (Provision for...
Marriage, Divorce and Separation

Marriage, Divorce and Separation

It is often misunderstood the effect your marital status can have on your Will, arguably sometimes it is particularly unclear. Maybe you wish to have a better grasp of where you stand and what is going to happen if you should pass away given your marital status. This...
Top Ten Tips For Drafting Your Will

Top Ten Tips For Drafting Your Will

1. Choose your will writer carefully There are many options available for writing your Will including DIY kits and online ‘quick & easy’ Wills but a badly drafted Will could mean the difference between your loved ones getting what you leave for them and not....