Wills and Probate

In her latest blog, Head of Wills & Probate, Charlotte Day, discusses what personal chattels are, how to sell them and what you can do to avoid any problems that may occur… What Are Personal Chattels? The Inheritance and Trustees’ Powers Act 2014 (which amended s46(1)(i) of the Administration of Estates Act 1925) sets out […]

In her latest blog, Charlotte Day discusses some of the more unusual funeral request options available… Most people will choose to be buried or cremated and then for their ashes to be scattered somewhere special to them or with loved ones who have gone before them. Alternatively, they might choose to be buried in a […]

In his most recent blog, Wills & Probate Solicitor Matthew Kelly, discusses Inheritance Tax and Lifetime Gifting… Anyone making a lifetime gift should be aware of the inheritance tax implications of making such gifts, although there are some allowances available which allow gifting with no inheritance tax consequences. Every individual with a permanent home in […]

Cryptocurrency has increased in popularity over the years. With many more of us investing into Crypto, what really happens to Crypto Assets when you die? Trainee Solicitor, Sophie Wildsmith, discusses in her latest blog… What Are Crypto Assets? Crypto assets are digital assets or rights that have value and are transferred or stored electronically using […]

In life many unpredictable things can happen but the best way to manage these unexpected events is to prepare for them. In her most recent blog, Isabelle Cartwright discusses ‘Testamentary Guardians’… If you are a parent, you ought to consider who would look after your child in the event of your death. Typically, parents choose […]

‘When should I update my Will?’ A common question that is discussed by Wills & Probate expert, Sara Hilliard, in her latest blog…. Updating your Will is important. Ideally, you should be reviewing your Will every three to five years, or sooner if circumstances change. For example, · The birth of a new family member […]

    ‘Testamentary Freedom’ has recently hit the headlines in the case of Frederick Ward Snr. Trainee Solicitor, Sophie Wildsmith, discusses in her latest blog… Frederick left his late son’s five children only £50 each out of his £500,000 estate as he was upset that they did not visit him regularly enough. In this case, […]

  In her most recent blog Wills & Probate Solicitor, Megan Lovell, discusses ‘What is a General Power of Attorney?’ and ‘When is a General Power of Attorney Useful?’ … What Is A General Power of Attorney? A General Power of Attorney is a legal document which allows you (known as the ‘Donor’ to give […]

Homemade Wills can cause no end of problems as they have not been drafted with the specialist legal expertise required. Head of Wills & Probate, Charlotte Day, discusses in her most recent blog… Often, we find that Homemade Wills don’t dispose of the whole estate, leading to a partial intestacy, or that assets are incorrectly […]

Frustrated by the probate process taking longer than expected? You’re not alone – delays at the Probate Registry are causing headaches for many. Head of Wills & Probate, Charlotte Day, discusses this in her most recent blog… Those applying for Probate can currently expect to wait up to 16 weeks for the Grant of Probate […]