Have you ever wanted to know more about the story behind Westcotes Wills and why Rosie started the business? If you have, you’re in luck. In many ways, the story of Westcotes Wills started long before Rosie started the business. Here’s your introduction to the woman...
We’re heading towards the end of the year and reflecting on the things we’ve enjoyed and what hasn’t gone quite so well. As will writers, we often find ourselves thinking about the clients we tried to help after something had gone wrong. So, we thought we’d share some...
It’s nearly Christmas, and for most of us, that means having time to relax and spend time with our families. It can also give us a chance to reflect on the past year. We can think about what we’ve enjoyed and what we might want to improve next year. If you’ve already...
We often talk about how creating a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows your loved ones to make decisions for you when you no longer can. However, sometimes, we can’t create an LPA because it’s too late. We’re helping an elderly lady and her family who found...
If you’ve been appointed executor for a loved one’s will, you have a legal duty to ensure their wishes are followed. Trusts are increasingly common in wills, and you must deal with them properly to avoid problems further down the line. How can you tell if there’s a...
It’s increasingly common to find a Trust in a will, but most people don’t understand what they are or how to deal with them. Property trusts, in particular, are really common, and they must be dealt with properly, or it can cause a lot of problems. Here are some...
Guest blog by Joanne Warren from Sunrise Care Advisers - Care Navigators A few years ago, a British bank created “The M-word” campaign. It was apparently in response to research from Lloyds Bank that showed money is a bigger taboo in British families than politics,...
If you’re ready to make your will, the costs of getting professional advice may make you wonder whether it’s possible to make your own will. It’s certainly possible. You can pick up forms from the Post Office to do it yourself. However, there are some potential...
There’s a lot to organise when someone close to you dies. Once you’ve arranged the funeral, you’ll also need to sort out their affairs. If they made a will, the executors must ensure their wishes are followed. Probate can be part of this process but isn’t always...
Any of us might need care support, particularly as we get older. If you need to go and live in a care home, your local authority may pay some of the costs. However, the value of your family home can be taken into account as part of a means test to see how much you’ll...
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