by Andrew | Oct 13, 2026 | Will Writing
Choosing guardians for children in a Will is something many parents put off, often because it involves thinking about circumstances they would rather not imagine. Most have an idea of who they would want to look after their children if something happened to them, but...
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 7, 2026 | Will Writing
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...
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