Taking on the role of an Executor can be onerous. Chartered Legal Executive, Sara Hilliard, explains what expenses an executor can claim in her latest blog...
Don't want to accept an inheritance? Charlotte Day, Wills & Probate Solicitor, explains disclaimers, Deeds of Variation, tax traps and the 2-year rule under UK law.
Why are family members often asked to leave during a Will appointment? Learn about confidentiality, mental capacity and protecting vulnerable clients.
Find out whether a joint bank account removes the need for a Lasting Power of Attorney. Learn why LPA is still essential for financial protection and peace of mind.
Learn why digital assets should be included in your Will, from social media and online accounts to cryptocurrency. Discover how to protect your digital legacy and ensure your executors can manage your online assets effectively.
Learn what the Golden Rule in Wills means in the UK, when testamentary capacity assessments are needed, and how the rule helps reduce Will disputes and legal challenges.
Inheritance Tax and Excepted Estates explained. Learn thresholds, rules and probate requirements in the UK (England & Wales).
Learn what happens to personal belongings after someone dies including how possessions are distributed, executor responsibilities and handling disputes during the probate process.
Learn when an Attorney can sell property under a Lasting or Enduring Power of Attorney, including key rules, registration requirements, possible restrictions, and what happens if no LPA is in place.
Discover how including a trust for a vulnerable beneficiary in your Will can protect inheritance and safeguard means-tested benefits
