Ideally any independent who is not related to the maker of the Will. A beneficiary or a spouse or civil partner of a beneficiary must not witness a Will. It does not have to be a solicitor; it can be a neighbour or friend.
When 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.
Read more Wills & ProbateUnlike an intestacy, where children must take their inheritance at 18, if you make a Will you can specify at …
Read more Wills & ProbateThis is the term used to cover everything that needs to be done to deal with an estate. It involves …
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 & ProbateOnly if there are serious disagreements between beneficiaries and/or the people making the Will.
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 should both make Wills to ensure a fair division of assets if one of you dies shortly after the …
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