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6 lesser known reasons to make a Will
There are other more unusual motivations for making a Will and today, we look in more detail at 6 of these reasons.
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The Will Partners
- Jul 9
- 3 min
Lasting Power of Attorney Applications (LPA) Considered as Important as Making a New Will
In 2023 the number of Lasting Power of Attorney applications registered with the Office of public guardian surpassed £1 million.
The Will Partners
- May 14
- 2 min
What to Include in Your Will - Top Tips
When writing a will with one of our consultants from The Will Partners, we will advise you on what you should include in your will
The Will Partners
- Apr 19
- 3 min
How a Well Written Will Could Help Your Family
Research by Canada Life has shown that more than half of adults in the UK do not have a Will, and 13% state they have no plans to write one
The Will Partners
- Mar 11
- 2 min
Contestation of Wills on the increase...
Since 2017 court cases relating to contested or disputed Wills have increased by over 34% and by more than 140% in the last 10 years.
The Will Partners
- Jan 31
- 2 min
How good Estate Planning work can help with the challenges of living with Dementia
It is important for families to consider proper Estate Planning following a dementia diagnosis to ensure that their affairs are in order.
The Will Partners
- Jan 2
- 2 min
Make Writing a Will your New Year's Resolution
Let’s kick off the new year of 2024 by tackling a topic that gets people talking: Writing your Will and planning your estate.
The Will Partners
- Dec 11, 2023
- 2 min
Inheritance Tax – How using a Trust can help
According to government statistics, Inheritance tax (IHT) receipts have been rising for over a decade, and this looks likely to continue.
The Will Partners
- Nov 28, 2023
- 3 min
Understanding the importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney
There are alot of common misconceptions, when it comes to setting up a power of attorney.
The Will Partners
- Oct 31, 2023
- 2 min
Discretionary Trusts: An Overview
In this article we will provide an overview of what a discretionary trust is and why you might use one.
The Will Partners
- Oct 10, 2023
- 3 min
What You should think about before setting Up a Trust
Whether you are an individual or a business owner, setting up a trust can offer numerous benefits.
The Will Partners
- Sep 19, 2023
- 4 min
What is Sideways Disinheritance and Should I be Worried?
Sideways disinheritance is a term used to explain what can happen when one side of a family is removed from a potential inheritance.
The Will Partners
- Aug 29, 2023
- 2 min
What is Intestacy and How Does it Affect You?
Intestacy will occur when a person has not left a valid will, or if their will does not dispose of all of their estate
The Will Partners
- Aug 1, 2023
- 4 min
Don’t risk your Lasting power of attorney application being rejected…
Recent research has shown that over the last 5 years, due to errors, nearly 130,000 lasting power of attorneys have been rejected
The Will Partners
- Jul 17, 2023
- 3 min
Can Family Trusts (Lifetime) Prevent Probate?
Lifetime trusts are not uncommon and can be an extremely useful tool in
estate planning.
The Will Partners
- May 23, 2023
- 3 min
Does a Lasting Power of Attorney Give Access to the Donor’s Will?
If a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for Property and Financial Affairs exists, the attorneys may want to check the latest will.
The Will Partners
- Apr 17, 2023
- 2 min
Don’t get Locked Out of Your Spouse’s Finances… Do get a Power of Attorney
New research shows that millions of married couples do not have a Power of Attorney in place.
The Will Partners
- Mar 9, 2023
- 3 min
Picking an Executor for Your Will
The most important decision when drafting a will is who to name as the executor.
The Will Partners
- Feb 9, 2023
- 2 min
How Can Divorce Affect Your Will and Estate Planning
If you're divorcing, you should think about the impact a divorce can have on your will and estate planning.
The Will Partners
- Jan 18, 2023
- 2 min
Why writing your new Will should be high on your new year’s to-do list…
Let’s kick off the new year of 2023 by tackling a topic that gets people talking: Writing your Will and planning your estate.
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