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The Difficulty in Completing Lasting Power of Attorney Applications
In 2023-24 more than 50,000 lasting power of attorney (LPA) applications were rejected by the Office of the Public Guardian.
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The Will Partners
Oct 142 min read
Ten Tips for Getting Your Will & Trusts in Order
Without clear, legally binding instructions in your will, your loved ones could face prolonged legal battles.
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Jul 94 min read
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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Jul 93 min read
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.
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May 142 min read
What to Include in Your Will - Top Tips
The Will Partners, we will advise you on what you should include in your will, but here are 10 top tips to help.
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Apr 193 min read
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
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Mar 112 min read
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.
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Jan 312 min read
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.
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Jan 22 min read
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, 20232 min read
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.
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Nov 28, 20233 min read
Understanding the importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney
There are alot of common misconceptions, when it comes to setting up a power of attorney.
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Oct 31, 20232 min read
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, 20233 min read
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.
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Sep 19, 20234 min read
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.
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Aug 29, 20232 min read
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
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Aug 1, 20234 min read
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
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Jul 17, 20234 min read
Can Family Trusts (Lifetime) Prevent Probate?
Lifetime trusts are not uncommon and can be an extremely useful tool in
estate planning.
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May 23, 20233 min read
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, 20232 min read
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.
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Mar 9, 20233 min read
Picking an Executor for Your Will
The most important decision when drafting a will is who to name as the executor.
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