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.
The advantages of appointing us as your executor include: Competitive rates which we will be negotiate with the beneficiaries after …
Read more Wills & ProbateIf you don’t have a Will when you die, the law will decide how your estate is distributed. This is …
Read more Wills & ProbateA Will allows you to specify who you wish your estate to pass to upon your death. If you have …
Read more Wills & ProbateFirstly you will need to break the news to friends and relatives, register the death and organise the funeral. It …
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 & ProbateAn executor is responsible for looking after your money, property and other assets after your death and carrying out the …
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 & ProbateMarriage will cancel your Will unless it was prepared in expectation of the event. Getting divorced will not cancel your …
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