Creating a will and establishing a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) are two crucial legal steps that many individuals tend to postpone or neglect. However, these documents are essential for ensuring that your wishes are honoured and your loved ones are protected when you can no longer make decisions for yourself. While it might be tempting to draft these documents independently, there are several compelling reasons why it is imperative to use a solicitor's expertise and guidance in this … [Read more...]
Separating from your spouse – Is it time to update your Will?
Whether a separation or relationship breakdown is intended to be short-term or a gateway to divorce; it‘s important to consider whether your will needs updating or even if it’s time you prepared one in the first place. While the reality is this is the last thing on your mind, it is worth making your will review a priority. A Separation While you remain married any references of gifts to a spouse will remain valid, whether that is your current intention or not, regardless of how long you … [Read more...]
Summer is coming – are you planning to travel abroad without having a will in place?
Doing something out of the ordinary or with increased risk, compared to our usual day-to-day lives is often the catalyst that causes people to realise they haven’t considered the worst-case scenario. What would happen to your loved ones right now without a will? Would your assets be distributed according to your wishes? The rules of intestacy, the order of distribution of your estate where you pass away without a valid will in place, do not take into account our personal circumstances or our … [Read more...]
What happens to my pets when I die?
It is estimated that 69% of households in the UK have a pet It is surprising therefore, how few people not only forget to prepare a will entirely, but of those that do many pet owners either forget to make provision for their pets or don’t know that they should include their pet in their will. When beginning to look at your estate and writing a will, questions may arise concerning the care of your pets. What if you have a beloved furry friend? What will happen to them when you die? If a … [Read more...]
