In today's society, it is common for families to no longer remain in close physical contact, but to be spread across the entire globe. This can cause problems when trying to locate next of kin, parti... Read more
High profile cases of family members challenging the instructions contained in their loved one's Will continue unabated.... Read more
Changes may well be afoot for surviving partners of unmarried couples, with the recent report prepared by the Law Commission.... Read more
When a loved one dies, it is your job as Executor of the Estate to locate and identify all outstanding debts, formal documents and banking details in order to process probate correctly.... Read more
Despite the advice of will writing specialists, many adults fail to change their Will after the initial one has been drafted, in many cases rendering their wishes at the time of their death, invalid.... Read more
With many young couples and families struggling with their finances during this difficult economic climate, many elderly parents are trying to help out by giving them cash gifts for a wedding, deposit... Read more
Findings from Legal & General have revealed that around half of the British adult population under the age of 50 think they are too young to consider how to minimise the Inheritance Tax liable on thei... Read more
A recent report by Which? has revealed that a number of over-50 life plans offer poor value for money.... Read more
For anyone who has moved abroad and doesn't want any immediate family members to inherit part of their Estate, changes to the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 may have a sign... Read more
Living in the same home as your elderly parents - whether you're caring for them or simply are unable to financially afford to move out, can be difficult.... Read more