Pablo Picasso
Did you know that Pablo Picasso, one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century was mad keen on Wills? That may not be totally true, but he did famously say. “Only put off…
Right to Occupy
This is most commonly found as a clause in a Will where a spouse gives the right to occupy to their partner to ensure that they have somewhere to live when they pass, if they…
Can Minor Children Inherit Property?
Can minor children inherit property? Yes, you can leave a property to a minor in your Will. As you would expect there are a few things you need to understand in doing this. The minor…
Don’t want the Money?
Every so often there is a beneficiary of a Will that just doesn’t want the money. Yes, I know you all would like to put your hand out to help them out. Actually, if they…
Transfer Home to Kids
Transferring your home to your children. For many people as they age their thoughts turn to how they may be able to transfer their home to their children. While in principle this seems like an…
Society of Will Writers
Why choose a Will Writer from the Society of Will Writers? The Society of Will Writers is the largest self-regulated body governing Will Writers and Estate Planners. It is a non-profit organisation with two main…
How much Inheritance Tax
How much is inheritance tax? The answers are 40% or 36% or 20% or nothing depending on what your estate is made up of and what you elect to do with it. 40% is the…
Spouse automatically
Maybe is the answer that is safe, but equally Yes and No could both be right depending on the size of your estate. If your estate when you pass is less than £322,000 then the…