AHJ Wills & Estates
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Who Would Look After Your Children If You Died?
If you have children under 18, choosing who would care for them if you died is an important part of making a Will. We explain how guardianship appointments work and what parents should consider.
Could Unmarried Couples Get Automatic Inheritance Rights? What the Government’s Proposals Could Mean
The Government is considering whether some unmarried couples should automatically inherit when a partner dies without a Will. We look at the proposals, what could change and why unmarried couples still need to plan under the law as it stands today.
What Is Probate and When Is It Needed?
Probate can be confusing, particularly when you’re dealing with it for the first time after someone has died. We explain what probate is, when it is needed, how long it can take and what executors need to do.
Do Unmarried Couples Have Inheritance Rights in England and Wales?
There are couples who have lived together for twenty or thirty years, raised children together, bought a home and shared virtually every aspect of their lives, but who have very different inheritance rights from a couple who are married or in a civil partnership. This...
What Happens to Jointly Owned Property When Someone Dies?
What happens to a jointly owned home when one owner dies? We explain the difference between Joint Tenants and Tenants in Common, and why your property ownership needs to work alongside your Will.
What Is a Property Protection Trust and How Does It Work?
What Is a Property Protection Trust and How Does It Work? For most people, their home is their biggest asset and, understandably, they want some say over what happens to it after they die. For couples, this can create a particular estate planning question. You may...
What Happens to My Will If I Get Divorced?
There is a lot to deal with when a marriage comes to an end. The house, finances, pensions and arrangements for children are likely to receive most of the attention, while an existing Will can easily be forgotten. That can cause problems because divorce has an...
What Does an Executor Do? Understanding Their Role and Responsibilities
Choosing the right executor is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when writing your Will. Find out what an executor does, their legal responsibilities, and how to decide who is best suited to carry out your wishes after you die.
Can I Leave Someone Out of My Will?
One of the benefits of making a Will is being able to decide who should inherit your estate. For most people, those decisions are fairly straightforward, but family relationships can be complicated and there are occasions when somebody decides that they do not want a...
Can an Ex-Spouse Inherit Your Estate? Here’s What You Need to Know
Can an ex-spouse inherit your estate after separation or divorce? Learn how divorce affects your Will and when you should update your estate planning.
The team have more than 50 years combined experience of helping assist clients with their hard earned wealth, and ensuring this is passed to their nominated beneficiaries. In this time we have written many wills and referred work to solicitors. We have received constant feedback from clients that solicitors don’t seem interested in the work, getting a solicitor is too expensive to help me with my will. I am very passionate about the service and advice that I provide to clients so on the back of this feedback AHJ Wills & Estates was born.
We will conduct face to face meetings to ensure that what can be a very daunting area to discuss for a lot of people is made simple, understandable and provide peace of mind to clients.
We adhere to the highest of standards of will writing and this is demonstrated by our membership of The Society of Will Writers.
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