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.
Consider giving your wife a lifetime right to benefit from your estate. This will enable her to carry on living …
Read more Wills & ProbateThere are several options for protecting your children’s inheritance if you die before your spouse/civil partner/partner. The choice can depend …
Read more Wills & ProbateMarriage will cancel your Will unless it was prepared in expectation of the event. Getting divorced will not cancel your …
Read more Wills & ProbateYou can appoint one or more relatives or close friends to act as guardians and assume parental responsibility. Always discuss …
Read more Wills & ProbateThere are two choices: You can apply yourself to the local Probate Registry, who will send you the forms you …
Read more Wills & ProbateYes, an executor may be a beneficiary in your Will and it is often appropriate that the main beneficiary is …
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 & ProbateSadly arguments do happen. Contact us for advice if someone is questioning: The contents of the Will Whether the Will …
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