A recent case involving a cohabiting couple has highlighted the need for a robust Will after a man died and the judge awarded his surviving partner more than he intended. There has been a rise in disputes between family members over inheritance. And a recent case has shown that a cohabiting partner might have a […]
In England and Wales, your Will is automatically revoked when you get married. As such, it is vital to review, and if necessary, update your Will after marriage. Despite this, many people fail to do this. Often because they are not aware of the need to do so. Unless your Will makes specific reference to […]
The death of a loved one is a difficult time, and, where there are disputes about a Will, the stress and upset can make it even harder. But what can children, spouses and partners do if they feel they have been overlooked unfairly in the last wishes of their nearest and dearest? And, how can […]
According to reports, over half of people have not updated their Will, often because they are not aware of the need to do so. If you have prepared a Will, then you are ahead of the curve. But, not reviewing your Will and taking any changes into account can mean that your final wishes may […]
While you might think it is easy to leave your house or flat to someone you love, bequeathing property is not always as straightforward as you would think. So, how can you ensure that your home is passed on as you would like? When someone dies and leaves behind a home, there are a few […]
One thing many people forget about when making their Will is what will happen to their digital assets once they die. But, in today’s online world, this is something we should all now consider. What is a digital legacy? Your digital legacy is all of the online information you will leave behind after you are […]
With over 40% of people in England and Wales dying intestate, the question of how to overcome this problem has come into focus. Cue the Law Commission, which has proposed bringing wills into the digital age. The statutory law underpinning the creation of wills dates to back to the Victorian era- 1837 to be exact- […]