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When someone dies, the person administering the estate needs to let the beneficiaries know what they are entitled to. All too often, beneficiaries are challenging to track down. And that can have a significant impact on the probate process. Finding an identified beneficiary If you know the name of a beneficiary (for example, if they […]

As the number of disputed inheritances increase, it has never been more important to have a properly drafted Will in place. Making a Will to pass on your possessions after you die should be straight-forward. But unless you get it right, the consequences for your family can be devastating. Here are just some of the […]

Staggeringly, 60% of people in the UK do not have a Will; this means that over 30 million people risk dying intestate. Only 63% of people aged over 55 have made a Will, this decreases to only 25% of 34-55-year-olds taking the risk despite the majority of these having dependents. These statistics are worrying enough, […]

Making your Will is one of the most important things you’ll ever do. But do you need a solicitor, or can you draft your own? Despite what you might think, you can create a homemade Will. And, as long as it is properly drafted and meets all the necessary requirements, it will be legal in […]

With funerals becoming increasingly expensive, investing in a pre-paid funeral plan is now more important than ever. Research shows that the cost of death is soaring. Today, it is estimated that the average funeral costs around £4,000. This represents a rise of 33 per cent in only two years. And, with funeral director costs and […]

In a recent case, a son who claimed his mother’s partner was “just a lodger”, has been forced to pay more than half of his inheritance to him. This situation highlights how important it is to have a properly drafted Will in place. What happened in this case? In 2015, Sarah Campbell died unexpectedly at […]