A Will allows you to specify who you wish your estate to pass to upon your death. If you have not made a Will when you die your estate (all that you own at the date of your death) will pass under the ‘Intestacy Rules’. These rules decide who should be entitled to your estate.
Consider giving your wife a lifetime right to benefit from your estate. This will enable her to carry on living …
Read more Wills & ProbateYou can set aside money for her using a Discretionary trust, which will not affect her entitlement to state benefits.
Read more Wills & ProbateWhat happens to property abroad when you die depends on the law of the country where it is located. In …
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 & ProbateIdeally any independent who is not related to the maker of the Will. A beneficiary or a spouse or civil …
Read more Wills & ProbateAn executor is responsible for looking after your money, property and other assets after your death and carrying out the …
Read more Wills & ProbateThe intestacy rules would apply to your estate and your partner would receive nothing under these.
Read more Wills & ProbateA member of your family, your partner, a friend or solicitor may act as your executor. The executor must be …
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