by Matt Steel | 01 June 2023 | Wills
What is a Legacy in a Will A legacy is term used to describe a gift – that is, something which is specifically assigned to an individual and named as such in a Will. This could be a fixed sum of money or an item of personal property that you wish to see gifted...
by Matt Steel | 11 May 2023 | Wills
On a basic level, estate planning involves reducing the value of your estate to mitigate Inheritance Tax (IHT) payable upon your death. One way of doing this is to make lifetime gifts to your children. If you give money or assets to your children these gifts are known...
by Matt Steel | 02 May 2023 | Wills
After someone dies, it is possible for the beneficiaries of their estate to make changes to the distribution of the estate instead of following the terms of their Will or Rules of Intestacy (if there is no Will). This can be done using a Deed of Variation....
by Matt Steel | 17 March 2023 | Wills
The role of being Executor to a Will is a big responsibility and requires a high duty of care in managing and protecting the deceased’s estate. But what happens when the individual named as Executor for a Will loses mental capacity themselves and can no longer fulfil...
by Matt Steel | 04 November 2022 | Wills
Home > Wills Mutual Wills – what are they and why you might want to avoid them like the plague. SHARE For more information about Mutual Wills and why you might want to avoid them get in touch with our Private Client team today. Not to be confused, as they...
by Matt Steel | 24 May 2022 | Wills
Home > Wills Who is Entitled to See a Copy of a Will SHARE For more information about who is entitled to see your Will get in touch with our Private Client team on 01284 767766. Who is Entitled to See a Copy of a Will? Wills are a legal way to ensure that...
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