Making decisions for someone else Have you ever thought about what might happen if you were no longer able to make decisions about your own finances or your personal welfare? Or are you concerned about a loved one’s capacity to make decisions for themselves? You might...
Do I need a lawyer to write my will? Having a valid will in place is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones in the event of your death, but with the cost of living crisis continuing to squeeze household finances it may be tempting to...
Probate: do I need a lawyer or can I do it myself? When somebody close to you dies, dealing with their affairs can be a challenging task. And if you have been left in charge of sorting out their property, money and possessions after they’ve passed away, the chances...
Worried about a loved one’s will? If you’ve got concerns about how a loved one’s estate has been divided following their death, in certain circumstances you might be able to contest the will – a situation known as contentious probate. How can I contest a will? You...
Including a business in your will Most people will be aware of the need to have a will for their personal affairs, but may not have thought about business wills. Business owners should give thought to their business assets at the same time as any personal matters....
What is inheritance tax? Inheritance tax is a tax that sometimes has to be paid on a person's estate after they have died. Because talking about death is uncomfortable for many of us we don’t tend to dwell on it, but have you thought about what happens to your assets...
Probate is the legal process that you have to go through before you can deal with a person’s assets after they die. It is possible to deal with probate yourself, and when a will is simple and the person dealing with it is confident with the probate process and various...
Can you write your own will? Why do I need a will anyway? And how do you apply for probate? Our specialist Wills and Probate lawyers answer all your questions. If you need help or advice about writing a will or dealing with probate, contact us for a free initial...
As a litigator of many years standing, I’m afraid meeting people who are distressed, worried or in pain is part of my job. After all, I’m supposed to be here to make things get better. It’s always particularly difficult when you meet someone who, on top of all...
We asked our experienced Estate Planning team, to tell us about the questions they get asked the most. Here’s what they had to say! We’ve got children but we’re not married - will this affect my financial security if we split up? This depends on whose name your assets...