by Jenny Beverley | Oct 22, 2019 | Wills
In the UK you can make a will leaving what you like to who you like. That means you can also exclude people who would normally expect to inherit from you. Can they still claim against your estate? Someone may believe they have been unfairly left out of a Will,...
by Jenny Beverley | Sep 12, 2019 | Wills
What is an executor? In your Will, you must name the people you wish to appoint as ‘executors’. Executors are the people who will be responsible for carrying out your wishes and for sorting out your estate when you die. They will need to apply...
by Jenny Beverley | Aug 12, 2019 | Wills
Are you risking your children’s future by doing nothing? In your Will, you can nominate someone to be a legal guardian for your children, just in case the worst happens and you die before they reach 18. Not sure who to choose? If you haven’t made a will, or have...
by Jenny Beverley | Jun 12, 2019 | Powers of attorney
Research* indicates that there is a significant section of society who haven’t even considered the importance of later life planning. Whilst most of us understand the importance of making a Will (and maybe still haven’t actually got around to making one!) there...
by Jenny Beverley | Feb 19, 2019 | Wills
Separation If you have an existing Will which names your partner or spouse as beneficiary to inherit all (or some) of your assets, then this will still happen, even if you have legally separated and have made a separation settlement of finances. This can include...
