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.
Our last article raised a number of common issues we come across when gifts are made in a Will. Here are some more common reasons for a gift failing which we will explore in this article.
Our previous article highlighted issues that can arise with gifts made in a Will. The second part of this article will also focus on further issues we have come across with gifts made in Wills.
The Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025, which came into force on the 2nd of December 2025, delivers long awaited clarity on the legal status of digital assets.
Our first article of the series looked at gifts that can be made in a will. This 2-part article will now look at what issues can arise with gifts made in a Will that we have come across.
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.
The Society of Will Writers (SWW) Annual Conference 2025 brought together members, partners, and professionals from across the estate planning and private client sectors for two inspiring days at the Hilton East Midlands.
The way we live, work and communicate has undergone a digital revolution over the last 20 years, yet, in many respects, the law of Wills remains trapped in the 19th century. The Law Commission’s final report on Wills presents a range of proposals to bring the law up to date.
Here are some common questions we get regarding amendment to a Will
A Will must be signed by the testator in the presence of two or more witnesses who are present at the same time.
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