Probate Will?
Do you need to apply for Probate if there is a Will? The application for probate is not related to either having or not having a Will but an application to the Government to be…
Thinking of getting married?
It’s perhaps not common knowledge that it is possible to write your Will in contemplation of marriage. This normally happens in the run up to marriage, usually within the next 12 months of the date,…
Estranged from your family
If you are estranged from your family, then unless you wish them to inherit your estate you must put in place a Will. Your Will is the only way you have of deciding who you…
Details Missing
What happens if some of the details of my Will are out of date? It all depends which details and who wrote the Will? The purists view of course is that any detail that is…
Executor writing Will
Does my Executor need to be involved in writing my Will? Depends is the safe answer. Often people select their partner or spouse to be an Executor of their Will and this is usually mutual.…
Shouldn’t put in a Will
Is there anything I shouldn’t put in a Will. Imagine trying to list every item in your house and who you want them to go to., you don’t need to go into that level of…
How long to write a Will?
How long does it take to write a Will, I am sure that lots of industries are asked how long it takes them to do their job and we are no different. If you have…
Solicitor No
Do you need a solicitor to write your Will ? No you don’t. Solicitors operate in the reserved legal services sector and Will writing falls outside of that so you can use anybody you want. …
Death in Service
Many lucky people work for a company that offers them a benefit of insurance cover which often pays multiples of their salary should they pass while still employed. This is a massive benefit and can…
Funeral Plans
Funeral plans are really acts of kindness. They’re when you’ve taken the trouble to make sure that your wishes for your funeral are clearly documented and paid for. For the people left behind they don’t…