Money Saving Expert, Martin Lewis, issued a stark warning to people living in England who don’t have a will in place, advising that the rules of intestacy will decide where your assets go upon your dying, not you. The consumer finance expert issued the warning at the start of his Martin’s Money Show Live programme […]
How to prepare for death: an 8-step guide
Nobody likes to talk about it but there is 100% chance you will die, one day, in some way. So why are so many people unprepared for death? If you don’t have your finances in order, you leave your loved ones with a mess at a time they should be grieving. If you want to […]
Reform for Victorian Wills Act needed?
Lawyers have called for MPs to pass emergency legislation to amend the rules on witnesses but, more than two months into lockdown, there has been no change.
Limited company’s assets frozen following death of sole owner and director
In normal circumstances, a company will not register executors at Companies House until they are able to produce a grant of probate. Probate can take a long time sometimes years and in that time the business would be irrevocably damaged.
How to witness a Will while social distancing
How do I get my will witnessed if I can’t come to the office?”
Daughter Loses Inheritance Battle to RNLI
A recent battle between the RNLI and a disinherited daughter shows just how important it is to have a professionally drafted Will.
No Will? Here’s where your cash might go
Around two thirds of the UK’s population of adults have not made a Will. But do you know what happens to your assets if you die ‘intestate’? Many are surprised to learn they can actually end up with the Crown.
High Courts burdened with DIY Will disasters
The number of inheritance disputes reaching the High Courts has jumped 62% in two years.
Skimping on Will writing advice could cost you dearly
The internet has brought billions of pages of information right to our fingertips, sharing an endless supply of knowledge and expertise on just about any subject you can imagine. Using Google, you can ask practically any question and receive an instant detailed guide or how-to video in seconds. But in the context of will-writing, that’s […]
Make a Will Southport
April is a great month to have your Will written by Southport Solicitors, Breens. In return for a donation to Queenscourt Hospice, Breens will write your Will so you can protect your family and loved ones while helping to raise funds for your local hospice. Why make a Will? If you die without having […]