
Making a Will is one of the most important steps anyone can take to protect their family, assets and wishes after death. Yet, despite this, millions of people in the UK still die without one.

Making a Will is one of the most important steps anyone can take to protect their family, assets and wishes after death. Yet, despite this, millions of people in the UK still die without one.

As another year begins, now is a good time to undertake a review of the current policies and procedures your business has in place from the beginning of taking client instructions to issuing final documents for signature.

A key part of the estate planning process is deciding how you would like your estate to be distributed along with any specific gifts you would like to make and who to. This 4-part series explains what gifts can be made in a Will and what you should consider when making them.

This article outlines the current law relating to stepchildren’s rights under Wills and intestacy, as well as their ability to claim provision from an estate under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.