Planning for your future and how best to protect loved ones when you die, is an important part of life – and includes factoring in your pension and whether any inheritance tax is owed. Your pension type will dictate if inheritance tax is owed, although most are currently exempt from inheritance tax and are an […]
Dealing with the death of a loved one is never easy – and there is added complexity and emotional burden when a loved one dies abroad. There are numerous reasons why someone might have been overseas at the time of their death, including that they were living in that country, working abroad or on holiday […]
How Long Do Transfers Of Equity Take? The process of transferring equity involves updating the title deed at the Land Registry – but just how long does this take? As a guide, a transfer of equity in England and Wales takes: 3-4 weeks, if no mortgage 4-6 weeks, if straightforward with a mortgage 6-8 weeks […]
Yes! Wills are definitely for those under the age of 35! A lot of people think that Wills are for older individuals or for when life becomes more complicated with kids or properties. In reality, Wills are for all adults, regardless of age. With a Will in place, you get to decide what happens to […]
Executors are responsible for distributing the estate of a deceased person – and one of the biggest challenges of this role is managing the fluctuations in valuations of assets between the time of death and the distribution to beneficiaries. Probate Process Probate involves the executor(s) administering the estate of the person who’s died. As part […]
A Complete Legal Guide What are the legal considerations when it comes to making alterations or improvements to your home? Do you know when you need to apply for planning permission or building regulations consent? Our guide is designed to help you understand the legal aspects of making home improvements and changes to your property. […]
Discretionary Trusts are a flexible type of trust that enable trustees to manage and distribute assets to stated beneficiaries. Often this trust is incorporated into a Will to provide peace of mind for the individual – no matter what happens to their family’s circumstances after they die, the trust can be adapted to meet those […]
A Deputy is appointed by the Court of Protection to manage the welfare and financial affairs of a person who can longer do so themselves. Often, a Deputy is a family member or friend of the person, or a professional Deputy such as a solicitor. What happens if you want to remove or replace a […]
Online Will writing has become more popular in recent years but concerns are rising over the long-term benefits of digital Wills – and specialist Wills and Probate solicitors are worried that a Will drafted online can sometimes result in distress, disputes and even invalid Wills when errors come to light at a later date. While […]
When an individual dies, the person named in their Will as executor becomes responsible for handling their estate. An estate includes property, possessions, money and more, and probate is the process of obtaining the legal right to manage and distribute an estate to beneficiaries – but what happens if more than one person is named […]
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