Will and Probate — 19 Oct 2021
ArticleIntestacy – If I Do Not Make a Will, What Happens?
Intestacy is the situation where a person dies without leaving a Will or where a Will has been executed, it has been…
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Will and Probate — 19 Oct 2021
ArticleI’ve made a Will from a pack I bought in a shop
Whilst utilising a do-it-yourself Will is better than passing away without a Will, it is still important to have this Will checked…
Will and Probate — 19 Oct 2021
ArticleI’ve just bought a house – do I need a Will?
Buying a house is often one of the most expensive assets you will ever own. Accordingly, there are strict legal and financial…
Will and Probate — 19 Oct 2021
ArticleI’ve done a basic Will myself leaving it between my children, but am benefiting one of them more than the others
In your Will, you can leave your estate to whoever you choose, in whatever proportion. However, there are legal provisions that allow…
Will and Probate — 19 Oct 2021
ArticleCourt of Protection Application
The Court of Protection appoints individuals to make decisions for people who are unable to do so for themselves. Common applications to…
Will and Probate — 19 Oct 2021
ArticleI’m young, I won’t die for years
Naturally, the younger you are, the less likely you are to pass away. However, there is also an increased risk of accidents…
Will and Probate — 19 Oct 2021
ArticleI don’t think my family member can do a Will, they have very limited capacity
There is a legal test known as the Banks v Goodfellow test that dictates whether someone has the required capacity to make…
Will and Probate — 19 Oct 2021
ArticleI don’t think I need a Will but I don’t want to benefit certain people
A will is designed to state who you are benefiting, rather than who you are not. However, it does allow you to…
Will and Probate — 19 Oct 2021
ArticleI don’t need to include anything special in my Will, I just want to leave it to one person who I know will give it to who I want to/look after it for someone else
If you have multiple children but leave it to only one, or to a partner with the intention that they leave it…
Will and Probate — 19 Oct 2021
ArticleI don’t need a Will, the 7-year-rule will protect my kids from care home fees
Unfortunately, the 7-year-rule has nothing to do with care home fees. The 7-year-rule is about gifting away your estate to protect from…
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