Blog

clients talking to a will executor

What Are My Duties as an Executor Under a Will?

There’s no arguing that making preparations for one’s own passing is a challenging exercise. The importance of making these plans cannot be underplayed or understated – there aren’t many tasks that are more serious or more important to do right than ensuring someone’s final wishes are followed. In this light, it’s easy to understand why […]

children's inheritance

What to Know About Equity Release and Children’s Inheritance

If you’re a homeowner over the age of 55 and looking for some extra cash, you may be considering equity release. However, when you tap into the equity in your home, you may wonder how this will affect your children’s inheritance.   Although you may have less to leave to your beneficiaries, you can, in […]

last power of attornery

Top 9 Mistakes to Avoid When Creating a Lasting Power of Attorney

The Office of Public Guardian (OPG) receives an average of 67,000 Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) applications monthly. Out of those applications, approximately 15% contain errors.   Unfortunately, when there are mistakes on your LPA, your application will be returned to you, making the process take longer. It takes the OPG approximately 8 months to register […]

Are Will Executors Allowed to Sell a Property?

Are Executors Allowed to Sell a Property?

If someone you know has recently passed away, you may be wondering what will happen to their property. We understand that it can be an overwhelming and challenging time. We’re here to help you.  When a person dies, their Executor assumes responsibility for administering their estate. This includes looking after their home and other assets […]

Who Pays Inheritance Tax?

Will you pay inheritance tax on your estate? The answer is, only if your estate is valued over the inheritance tax thresholds. The current thresholds vary depending on the circumstances of an individual. For example, if you are single with an estate over £325K (the nil rate band), your estate will pay inheritance tax at […]

A Guide to Choosing a Will Executor

A Guide to Choosing a Will Executor

Creating a Will can be a challenging task. It is overwhelming and mentally exhausting trying to figure out who gets what when it comes to your estate. For some, the most challenging part could be figuring out who to name the Executor. We understand how difficult it is and how important it is to nominate […]

witness

Who Can Witness a Will?

A Will is a vital part of estate planning. Your Will is the document that lets your loved ones know your last wishes.  The Purpose of a Witness The purpose of a witness to a person’s Will is to ensure: That the person’s Will is not forged.  They do this by both seeing the person […]

will

Should I Leave Money to Charity in My Will?

When people think about estate planning, they often focus on leaving their assets to family and friends.  However, if there is a charitable organisation close to your heart, you can list them as a beneficiary together with your loved ones. Legacy giving allows you to leave a monetary donation or a valuable item to charity […]

probate

Will and Probate: Contesting a Will After Probate

A Grant of Probate is issued to give the Executors of an estate the authority to distribute the assets of someone who has passed away. The ideal time to contest a Will is prior to probate being granted. But what happens if you weren’t aware of what was in the Will until probate had begun? […]

What Our Clients Say

Excellent 5/5

'Was very professional, caring and took her time to explain everything to us. Very prompt in getting our documents to us and made our will writing experience a very positive one.'

Excellent 5/5

'Very satisfied with the service provided, fitted in at short notice very accommodating.'

Excellent 5/5

'During a time of intense family tragedy and loss when 2 close family members became terminally ill, Elizabeth has provided my family with exceptional legal assistance.'

Get In Contact Today To See How We Can Help

Call us on 0118 343 2737, email us at [email protected]

Or
Complete our contact form

CONTACT US