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Family structures are complex in the 21st century. Increases in second marriages over the past decade has led to more blended families and testators having to consider stepchildren.

Whereas people marrying...

Many essential services have struggled in recent weeks as traditional ways of working become increasingly difficult.

Social distancing measures introduced to prevent the spread of Covid-19 have hindered the way legal...

It is estimated that 54% of people in the UK do not have a will and of those who do, many do not know the affect either getting married or divorced will have on what they...

When making a Will, you need to choose who to act on your behalf in the administration of your estate.

This person is known as your Executor and they...

After someone’s death, their Executor or Administrator is responsible for dealing with the estate and ultimately distributing money and possessions to the beneficiaries. 

Those who are due to receive funds...

Dealing with the administration of someone’s estate can be easier if they have left a Will. It can also help avoid disagreements between family members. But it is not always easy to find important documents after a...

If you leave part of your estate in trust to someone when you die, you will need to appoint a Trustee in your Will.

If you want someone...

If you own a property jointly with someone else, you may automatically become the sole owner when they die, depending upon the way in which the property is held.

If you...

If a Grant of Probate is obtained, then a Will becomes a public document and anyone can apply to the Probate Registry for a copy.

In some cases, where an estate...

The appointment of an Attorney can help you deal with your affairs once you are no longer able. But they are not allowed to write a Will on your behalf.

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