To make a Will, you have to have capacity to understand what you own, what making a will actually means and who your loved ones are – even if you decide not to leave them anything.
If someone is not able to make a Will because they do not have the mental capacity to do so, a statutory Will can be made for them.
What happens to property abroad when you die depends on the law of the country where it is located. In …
Read more Wills & ProbateYou can include gifts of personal belongings in your Will. However, if you would like a more flexible way of …
Read more Wills & ProbateIdeally any independent who is not related to the maker of the Will. A beneficiary or a spouse or civil …
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 & ProbateThe advantages of appointing us as your executor include: Competitive rates which we will be negotiate with the beneficiaries after …
Read more Wills & ProbateYes. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland you must be over 18, and in Scotland you must be over 16. …
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 & ProbateYes, the solicitor is allowed to charge reasonable costs for acting as an executor. The usual charges are between 1½ …
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