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DIY Wills

DIY Wills vs Professionally Drafted Wills: Why Professional Advice Matters

Whilst DIY Wills may appear to be a cost-effective and convenient option, it can lead to significant legal and practical…
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Wills, Trusts & Private Wealth
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Cohabiting Couples: The Cost of Common Misconceptions

The term “common law partner” is widely used in everyday life, but many people are surprised to learn that it…
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Wills, Trusts & Private Wealth
UK Business Owners: Is Your Will Fit for Purpose?

UK Business Owners: Is Your Will Fit for Purpose?

Putting a Will in place is important for everyone, but for UK business owners it often needs to go further…
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Wills, Trusts & Private Wealth
Gifting vs Leaving assets in your Will; what is the smarter move?

Gifting vs Leaving assets in your Will; what is the smarter move?

When planning your Estate, a question that we are often asked is whether it is wiser to gift assets during…
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Wills, Trusts & Private Wealth
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Wills Trusts and Estate disputes FAQ:  How do I know if a Will is valid?

A will can be challenged because it does not reflect the true intentions of the testator (the person making the…
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Estate Planning
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A Generous Gift or a Hidden Trap? Gifting your Property to the Next Generation…

Gifting your main residence to children is often seen as a straightforward way to pass on wealth, reduce the size…
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Wills & Trusts
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Living Wills (Advance Decisions) in the UK – What You Need to Know

A Living Will, legally known as an Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment (ADRT), is a document that lets you set…
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Estate Planning
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Effective Estate Planning – the best investment any High-Net-Worth Client can make

For High-Net-Worth (HNW) individuals, Estate planning is more than making a Will it is a strategic, long-term investment in family…
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Court of protection
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Removal of executors: How the Court Decides Applications Under Section 50

The issue as to whether executors should remain acting in the Estate where conflicts or apparent arise, or indeed there…
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Court of protection
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Statutory Wills: How the process works and why they can protect loved ones

A Statutory Will is a Will authorised by the Court of Protection for an individual who lacks the mental capacity…
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Court of protection
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Looking after the Farm when you can’t – the importance of putting Lasting Powers of Attorney in place

Farming businesses are unique. They often combine family life, land ownership, livestock management, machinery investment, and complex financial arrangements within…
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Probate
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When Estates Stall: Understanding Delays in Probate and the Value of Independent Administration

Estate Administration can be a long and complex process. Even Estates that initially appear straightforward can lose momentum due to…
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