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.

Mental Health Awareness Week, now in its 23rd year, runs from 15-21 May and is hosted by the charity, Mental Health Foundation.

This year, the theme is ‘anxiety’. As part of the campaign, the Mental Health Foundation will be publishing guidance on how we can manage and improve feelings of anxiety and prevent them from developing into a more serious mental health problems.

When you make a Will, you’re reflecting on your life, its inevitable conclusion, and the people you care about. You may be making some tough decisions, airing some heart-breaking memories. It can be a little uncomfortable but doesn’t need to be painful. The process can be straightforward if you have a qualified professional's knowledgeable support. Find out more here:

As our parents age, a little extra support with shopping and money matters may be all they need. Keeping up with technology can be tricky, and mobility issues could stop them from getting out and about.

Your parents don’t have to give up their independence. They simply choose the people they trust to be their attorneys in a Lasting Power of Attorney. Find out more here:

Life is full of surprises. We all hope to live a long and healthy life. We can’t know our own expiry date, so it makes sense to be prepared.

Is it time to move ‘make a Will’ to the top of your to-do list?

As our children grow and leave the nest, we feel proud of their accomplishments and excited for their future. Alongside the pride, there’s a sense of loss and emptiness. It’s a bittersweet time.

Here’s how to cope with the changes:

Whatever you call the love of your life, you have fewer legal rights as a cohabiting couple than if you're married or in a civil partnership.

Partners do not have a legal duty to support the other financially.

Here’s what you need to know.

Is 2023 your year? Will you take action to protect your family and make a Will. Find out why it’s so crucial to make estate planning arrangements while you’re fit and well.

Charitable giving has a long history in the UK, with people choosing to support the causes that matter to them in many ways. Every donation can have an impact, but gifts in Wills now form the largest source of voluntary income for charities.

When you marry or enter into a civil partnership your existing Will is automatically cancelled unless it makes a specific reference to your intention to become legally recognised partners.

A Deed of Variation is a legal document that allows the beneficiaries named in a Will to make changes after their loved one has died. This blog post explains why, when and how this can be useful.

Digital assets are often overlooked when making a Will. Some digital assets have a monetary value; others don’t, but may have sentimental value. Find out more here.

Business owners, directors, partners and sole traders… Safeguarding the future of your business with a Lasting Power of Attorney makes good business sense.

Imagine you had a bank account that deposited 86,400 in it each morning.

We all do. It’s called Time.

86,400 seconds to use every day as we choose. Spend it well.

If you’re considering gifting your property to your children to avoid care home fees, professional advice is essential. The practical and financial consequences of giving away your home to your children during your lifetime can be far-reaching.

If you have been named as the Executor of someone’s Will you have certain legal responsibilities and duties. Here we answer some common questions.

With an ageing population and many older adults feeling isolated and lonely, the problem of predatory marriage seems to be on the rise.

Video calls are an excellent substitute for a face-to-face meeting… less time away from home or work, no travelling, no fuel cost, no parking fees and you can make your own coffee, just how you like it! Find out how simple and straightforward making a Will using video calling can be.