Intestacy is the term given to dying without a Will.
It is fair to say that in the UK, family situations are becoming incredibly more complex and there are more than 6 million cohabiting couples in the UK.
Avoid intestacy If you die without making a Will, known as dying intestate, then your assets will be distributed according to the rules of intestacy. This will mean that the people you would like to receive your estate may not necessarily inherit it. Appoint executors Executors are the people you choose to carry out your...
A Will is a legal document that provides for the distribution of your estate after your death. Not having a Will means you will die intestate and your estate will pass in accordance to the set rules of intestacy.
If you aren't confident in your Will Writer or Estate Planner, walk away. It is important that you feel comfortable with the person helping with your estate plan. Especially if this is a service that you are paying for!
Legal services study launched by CMA The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will examine long-standing concerns about the affordability of legal services and standards of service as a new study is launched. Senior Director, Rachel Merelie said: “We would be concerned if customers are not getting a good deal, either because they do not...
Marketing your business essentially comes down to communication. What better way to market your business than to publicly demonstrate your ethos towards consumer protection. This is exactly what SWW members do. People do business with people they like and trust. This is a simple marketing principle known as the ‘Know, Like and...
There are a number of things that make a Will valid. Please look at this list for further information: The testator must be at least 18 years old. The Will must be in writing. The testator must have made the Will voluntarily without undue pressure. The testator must be of sound mind. They must...
Witnessing a Will – Simplifying the process? Considerations when witnessing a Will: To be valid a Will must comply with all of the requirements of section 9 of the Wills Act 1837. One such requirement is that a Will must be signed by the testator (person making the Will) in the presence of two...
Charitable Bequests Have you considered donating to charity under your Will? It’s a great way to continue to support a cause that you are passionate about even after you have passed away. Leaving a gift to charity in your Will can also reduce the amount of inheritance tax (IHT) payable on your estate. Some...
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