As a business owner, you’ve probably thought about what will happen when you want to retire or if you die. You may not have considered putting those details in your will. Including your plans to wind up the business or pass it on in your will makes everything more...
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...
In February, Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, died at home. We're not going to discuss the cause of death here. News reports suggest that Mr. Hackman’s will included trust arrangements that hadn’t been updated in some time. We’re going to...
Going through separation and divorce is a stressful time with lots of things to think about. You might not have the headspace to consider your will, but it’s important to think about. Here’s how separation and divorce can affect your will and how you can protect...
We recently worked with a chap who was very poorly in hospital and knew his condition was terminal. His doctors had told him he only had a few days left, and he hadn’t made a will. We hope his story will help you understand why it’s a good idea to get your will sorted...
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...
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...
A Lasting Power of Attorney (or LPA) lets your loved ones manage your affairs if you can’t do it yourself. Your LPAs can cover your finances, health and welfare or both. You can simply create an LPA if you want to, but we recommend writing a letter of wishes too. Read...
When you create your will, you need to think about who your executors will be. They’re the people that will ensure that your wishes are carried out when you’re gone. You might automatically decide to nominate a close relative but are they the right choice? Here are a...
We all have the right to decide what medical treatment we do (and don’t) want, so the idea of being in a situation where we have no say can be pretty scary. A living will, or advance decision, lets you refuse treatment in advance. The question is, do you want a living...
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