Wills

For more than half the population, writing their last will and testament falls into the category of things that they know they should do, but haven’t done yet. And there are many reasons why people don’t make wills. A common mistake is to assume they don’t need one, not realising that dying intestate — the…

An executor is the person, or people, named in a will to distribute the estate. Although you do not need to name an executor, failing to do so can cause complications if the beneficiaries disagree on how matters are handled. Professionals will always recommend appointing at least one executor who you trust to manage your…

When it comes to writing a will, most people assume their children and grandchildren will eventually be beneficiaries. But, sometimes, this does not happen, and an estate might even end up with people who were strangers to the original owner. Perhaps surprisingly, this can be the result of common life events that can occur in…

Ensuring you have a will is incredibly important, especially when you have a family. And, if you have a young family, naming guardians for your children is likely to be the most significant part of your will. What is a guardian? A guardian will be responsible for any minor children in the event of your…

Writing a will may seem like a sad thought, and many continually put it off: research typically shows that less than half of UK adults have a will. However, even a simple will provides the peace of mind that your loved ones will be supported and won’t have the stress of working out what you…