You can include gifts of personal belongings in your Will. However, if you would like a more flexible way of dealing with such items, which would allow you to change your mind without requiring alterations to your Will each time, consider giving personal belongings to your executors. They can then distribute these in accordance with a separate letter of wishes, which you can update periodically.
Typically there are three stages to the process: Collecting the information and preparing the detailed list of assets, liabilities and …
Read more Wills & ProbateA Will can be cancelled simply by creating a new Will which states that all previous Wills are revoked. Your …
Read more Wills & ProbateTo make a Will you must be over the minimum age limit and have “testamentary capacity”. This means you must …
Read more Wills & ProbateIf you cannot find a Will in any of the paperwork at the property, you should speak to other family …
Read more Wills & ProbateThe answer is No. It is a common misconception that when a person dies their debts die with them. When …
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 & ProbateWhen you act as an Executor you are expected to act reasonably and act in the best interests of the …
Read more Wills & ProbateThe intestacy rules would apply to your estate and your partner would receive nothing under these.
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