by Andrew | Sep 28, 2026 | Estate Planning, Will Writing
The inheritance position for unmarried couples in England and Wales could be about to change. Earlier this year, the Government launched a consultation looking at the rights of couples who live together without marrying or entering into a civil partnership. Among the...
by Andrew | Sep 22, 2026 | Estate Planning, Will Writing
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...
by Andrew | Sep 17, 2026 | Will Writing, Estate Planning, Trusts
For many couples, the family home is their largest asset, yet the way it is owned may not have been discussed since the day they bought it. Ask someone whether they own their house jointly with their husband, wife or partner and they will probably say yes. Ask whether...
by Andrew | Aug 14, 2026 | Will Writing, Estate Planning
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...
by Andrew | Aug 8, 2026 | Estate Planning
When you make a Will, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing your executor. Many people spend time thinking about who should inherit their estate but give very little thought to who will actually deal with everything when they’re gone....
by Andrew | May 5, 2026 | Estate Planning
For most people, their home is their biggest asset. It’s also the asset families worry about the most when someone dies. One of the questions I hear regularly is: “What happens to my house when I die?” The answer depends on several factors, including...
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