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5th January 2024

Lasting Power of Attorney Q&A

Having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is an excellent way to prepare for later life. You may know someone who has made an LPA, or you have…

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19th December 2023

Case Update: Revocation Clauses and International Assets

Revocation clauses are typically found at the start of a will. They function to revoke all prior wills and testamentary documents, ensuring that probate is issued against the…

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8th December 2023

R.E.S.P.E.C.T my wishes

Last week, a judge determined that Aretha Franklin's 2014 Will is valid and therefore supersedes her earlier 2010 Will. This revelation will result in an uneven distribution of…

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7th December 2023

The rise in unregulated wills – and the horrors they leave behind

When it comes to vulnerable members of society, protecting them is key. This summer, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched an investigation looking at potential law breaking…

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4th December 2023

National Grief Awareness Week

This week is National Grief Awareness Week; an annual campaign organised by The Good Grief Trust to raise awareness of grief & to provide support for those who…

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28th November 2023

Larke v Nugus Requests: Unlocking the Secrets of Wills

A Larke v Nugus request is a type of request that is often made when there are concerns regarding the validity of a Will. It involves asking the…

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14th November 2023

Issues with homemade Wills

When making a homemade Will, there are various risks that might result in the Will not having been drafted correctly and might ultimately result in the Will being…

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9th November 2023

What happens to your digital assets upon death?

In a digital world where technology manages most of our data, it is important to consider what happens to our digital assets when we die. Will they be…

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2nd November 2023

When should you review your Will?

Most people know the benefits of having a proper Will in place but not everyone knows when or how often to review them.  Set out below are three…

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30th October 2023

Understanding the Intestacy Rules: Who gets your estate?

On 5th July 2023, due to the recent high inflation, the government has updated the Statutory Legacy (Fixed Net Sum) to £322,000; this applies to deaths on or…

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