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Soft Succession Planning
Too often when I am sat with clients, we focus on the ‘hard facts’ in estate planning – how much their estate is worth, who owns what and of course tax- and cost-efficient ways of passing wealth to the future generations. These are all vital parts...
What happens to my beloved pet when I die?
I am a doggie person; some people prefer cats. There are of course many other varieties of pets, but we are undeniably a nation of pet lovers. My beloved boy, Finley, the little rescue dog we collected eight years ago, is my ‘world’ now that my...
Contentious Wills and Capacity
Sometimes I come across clients who want to make a bold decision and remove a key member of their family from their Will. This is not done lightly, flippantly or without due consideration. In fact, it is usually quite upsetting and raw for them. ...
Are you just about to get Married OR Separated OR Divorced?
If so, then you’d better know how each affects your Will. Marriage Marriage is one of the few events that REVOKES a Will. Not many realise this in the excitement of the nuptials. So, if you had a Will before your marriage, it is now null and...
Does having a Will mean I won’t need Probate?
Actually, the statement I hear is “I have a Will so I won’t need probate”. Let’s clear this up now, THE TWO ARE NOT LINKED. Yes, they are both relevant to death but one does not negate the need for the other. A Will is a legal document drawn up in...
Do you really know what happens if you die without a Will?
I think we all know that dying without a Will is not a good idea but do we really know why? Most people think of the potential financial hardships but there are more emotional and emotive reasons also. Let’s start with what happens if you die...
Why some choose not to write a Will
So many people find it hard to get around to writing a Will (only 45% of adults have a Will). That inertia may be for any or all of the following reasons or you may have some reasons of your own: You think it will be too expensive You haven’t the...
Protecting your Will and other vital documents
As important as writing your Will is, it is equally important to keep it safe and in a location that is easily found when the time comes for it to be needed. As such, we are adamant that our clients must be sure their documents are stored in a...
A million pounds tax free? – I don’t think so!!!
Are you aware the Inheritance Tax laws changed on April 6th 2017? Are you one of the many who now believe they have £1 million before they pay any inheritance tax? You are most probably wrong! Do you have children / grandchildren (direct lineal...
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