Have you fallen out with someone in your family?

Does it worry you that someone who’s no longer in your life might inherit from you? If so, it’s time to make your Will.

Find practical steps to help you avoid a potential challenge in our latest blog.

Understanding your legal documents is essential. In this blog, we explain a key estate planning term: cy-pres.

Understanding your legal documents is essential. In this blog, we explain a key estate planning term: hotchpot.

On 26 July 2023 the statutory legacy will increase from £270,000 to £322,000. Our blog explains the change and why it’s so essential to make a Will, regardless of the size of your estate.

As life moves forward, your Will may need to be updated to ensure it represents your wishes and intentions. Life has an inevitable conclusion. We can’t know our expiry date. It’s sensible to plan for now and review your plans if your circumstances change.

If your relationship with your spouse or civil partner breaks down, you, your home, your assets and your family circumstances are all affected. The wishes you set out in an existing Will may no longer be appropriate and you’re likely to want to reconsider your estate plans.

Best practice is to make a Will in each jurisdiction that you hold assets. Our jurisdiction is England and Wales. If you have property in Ireland, Spain, Cyprus, Mauritius (wishful thinking!) or other countries, you may need a separate Will there.

Understanding your legal documents is essential. In this blog we explain the key legal terms used in estate planning.

Reviewing your Will at key times in your life is crucial and any amendments are made promptly as your circumstances change.