Witnessing a Will
Witnessing a Will requires two adult witnesses, with full capacity, who are not beneficiaries of the Will, nor the spouse or civil partner of the person whose Will is being witnessed. The witnesses must be…
How do I fund a trust?
The costs linked to trusts are split into three areas creation, initiation and maintenance. The cost to create a trust will of course vary depending on who you use to create it and what the…
How secure is a Trust?
A trust is a legal tool which like any tool in the right hands it delivers exactly the results you would expect, protecting your assets against a range of circumstances where they could be lost…
I don’t have much money do I need a Will?
A Will is an act of kindness, or some would say an act of love between you and your loved ones. When you pass the people in your live will be sad and upset so…
Government Says
Gov.uk says a Will lets you decide what happens to your money, property and possessions after your death. All good stuff. The second line says a Will can also make sure you do not pay…
Biggest Mistake
I am often asked when reviewing existing Wills what are the common mistakes people make. While it is easy to list, incorrect or not enough witnesses, not dated or different dates from the donor to…
Beneficiaries Rights
If you think you are going to benefit from somebodies Will do you have any rights? Yes, you do. The executor of the Will should inform you that you are to benefit from the Will…
Circumstances
Circumstances are the trigger that either gets a Will done or a change in circumstance gets a Will changed. What sort of circumstances: Marriage, Divorce, Children being born, Buying the forever home, Retirement, Illness, Trip…
