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Gemma Day
What happens when I have a Will written?
The thought of writing a Will can often fill us with dread, no-one wants to think about leaving their family behind! As we are qualified...
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Reasons you may want to update your Will
You've got your Will in place, great! You never need to think about it again... wrong! Life can be fast paced and change dramatically...
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D.I.Y Wills - Can't I just write my own Will?
We know that having a professional write your Will can seem costly and the lure of the cheaper Do-it-Yourself Will packs can be...
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Should I have LPA's in place?
What would your reply be if we asked you what an LPA is? Do you know what one is? An LPA, or Lasting Power of Attorney to give it it's...
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Blended Families - Can I ensure my children from my first marriage inherit upon my death?
A typical situation; A couple have two children together. They have Wills written stating that upon both of their deaths everything is to...
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Inheritance Tax - Will I need to pay any?
Inheritance Tax (IHT) is payable on any assets (things you own) above the Nil Rate Band (NRB), which is currently £325,000 per person,...
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We aren't married, would I still inherit if my partner died?
You've been living together for years, decades even, but you just haven't quite made it down the aisle yet, or maybe you just didn't want...
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Appointing Guardians - WHO, WHY and HOW
As parents our children are the most important part of our lives. We take care of them as babies and watch them grow to teenages then...
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What are my responsibilities as an Executor?
So you have been chosen to be someone's executor, now you are probably wondering what this means. As an executor your job is to carry out...
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Why do i need a Will, i have nothing to leave!
As Estate Planners we tend to hear this a lot. So, here are some of the reasons why we recommend that everyone has a Will written. We all...
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Should an Attorney act jointly or severally : Lasting Powers of Attorney
We feature this article to highlight an area that may need further discussion before setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney. "My brother...
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You might want to consider this
‘Common law marriage’ myth leaves cohabiting couples facing financial hardship https://www.moneywise.co.uk/news/2017-11-30/common-law-mar...
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