Unlike an intestacy, where children must take their inheritance at 18, if you make a Will you can specify at what age you would like them to benefit. Usually this will be within the 21 to 25 age range.
A Will can be cancelled simply by creating a new Will which states that all previous Wills are revoked. Your …
Read more Wills & ProbateWhen you act as an Executor you are expected to act reasonably and act in the best interests of the …
Read more Wills & ProbateYou should both make Wills to ensure a fair division of assets if one of you dies shortly after the …
Read more Wills & ProbateInheritance tax is charged at the rate of 40% on the value of your estate above the allowances available. The …
Read more Wills & ProbateA member of your family, your partner, a friend or solicitor may act as your executor. The executor must be …
Read more Wills & ProbateYou need to make a statement saying why you think the Will should be written as you suggest. The Court …
Read more Wills & ProbateIf you don’t have a Will when you die, the law will decide how your estate is distributed. This is …
Read more Wills & ProbateNot necessarily. When we receive your Will instructions, we will look at your age and circumstances, and we will write …
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