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Leaving someone a life interest in your Will means they will have the benefit of the asset, for example a property, for the rest of their life following which it will pass to a beneficiary chosen by...

When someone dies, often loved ones would like to see the document that they have left outlining their wishes and stating who is to benefit from their estate. We look at who is entitled to see the...

If someone exerts undue influence over another person so that they amend or make a Will in their favour, it can be legally challenged in court.

We take a look at what undue influence is and how you can avoid...

After someone dies there are many administrative tasks to be carried out. It is important not to forget payment of outgoings in respect of any property they may have owned.

When there is a death, some of the immediate concerns are...

When someone who has a mortgage dies, it is important to notify the lender as soon as possible. If the property has been left to you in a Will, you should ask them about the options for taking on some...

Over time, changes in circumstances can mean that a Will becomes out of date and doesn’t accurately reflect your wishes. We look at how to ensure your Will can cope with changes.

It is a good idea to make a...

Pensions are notoriously complex and different rules can apply to different pensions held by different companies.

After someone’s death, the benefit of their pension may be payable to the person they nominated when the scheme was set up.

Workplace and...

A Living Will, also known as an advance decision, is designed to be used during your lifetime and sets out your wishes in respect of your care and medical treatment.

By making a Living Will, you can put in writing...

A large proportion of same sex couples are neither married nor in a civil partnership, which can have implications when it comes to inheritance matters.

While the law treats everyone the same when it comes to Wills and probate, there...

If you don’t own a property, it is easy to assume that you don’t need a Will. In fact there are several good reasons why you should still make one.

Leaving a Will can be of great comfort to loved...