by Lindsay Neal | 30 April 2026 | Private Client, Wills
Inheritance disputes are becoming more common, particularly where families are dealing with unclear Wills, unexpected decisions or uncertainty about what someone wanted. Recent research shared by Association of Lifetime Lawyers suggests that around one in five UK...
by Lindsay Neal | 16 February 2026 | Private Client, Wills
Most of us now have “digital assets” – things stored online or on a device that may have financial value (such as cryptocurrency) or personal value (such as photos and messages). The problem is that digital assets are easy to forget when making a Will, and they...
by Matt Steel | 15 June 2023 | Private Client, Wills
Challenges in Dealing with Deceased’s Remains Who has the right to deal with my body after I die? With the news that the Law Commission is set to review the “ancient laws” over what happens with a deceased’s remains, we look at the current state of affairs in...
by Matt Steel | 08 June 2023 | Private Client
Why do I need to write a Letter of Wishes to go with my Will or lifetime trust? Very often a Will gives the executors discretion as to how to administer an estate. The Will or lifetime trust might create a discretionary trust which the trustees have discretion over. A...
by Matt Steel | 19 May 2023 | Private Client
When choosing to buy a property with someone else, it’s important to consider what would happen to your share if you were to pass away. There are two different ways of owning a property jointly: as joint tenants or as tenants in common. Joint tenants If you own a...
by Matt Steel | 24 March 2023 | Private Client
Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to secure a mortgage once retired or over the age of 60. However, aside from the usual risks associated with obtaining a mortgage, there are a number of extra considerations that retirees or borrowers in later life should...
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