Undue influence is the act of applying pressure on a person to coerce them, essentially overpowering the individual’s own will.
Spouses and civil partners are afforded certain benefits when it comes to succession law; benefiting from favourable inheritance rights on intestacy and quite generous inheritance tax exemptions.
A person is at liberty to draft their own will if they wish, and therefore pay only for the ink and the paper required to write it or the cost of a DIY kit from a Highstreet stationery shop.
Since New Year's Day the time seems to have flown by and the team here at the SWW HQ are wondering how many people have already forgotten to keep their New Year's Resolution.
There are a number of reasons why Wills get challenged. This article aims to discuss some of those reasons and to find out how they are challenged.
The importance of having a valid Will that is fit for purpose is not to be underestimated. In the UK Will Writing is an unregulated profession – this means that anybody can write a Will, whether it be for themselves, or for somebody else.
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...
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...
The death of a loved one can be a testing time for anyone. Not knowing where a friend or family members Will is can add to the stress of the situation. #LostWill Here are a few things that might make the search easier: Check the testators paperwork. Look for copies of the Will that might...
When it comes to having your Will written, you want to know that the person you choose to draft it for you is professional, dependable and trustworthy. The Society of Will Writers are a self-regulatory organisation for Will Writers. This simply means that Will Writers and Estate Planners choose to join the Society and adhere...
The Society of Will Writers is a non-profit making self-regulatory organisation whose primary objectives are the advancement, education and ethical standards within the will writing profession.
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