To make a Will you must be over the minimum age limit and have “testamentary capacity”.
This means you must understand that you are making a Will and the effect that this may have on those who are dependent on you. It also means you must understand the extent of your assets and what you are leaving behind.
Inheritance tax is charged at the rate of 40% on the value of your estate above the allowances available. The …
Read more Wills & ProbateYes. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland you must be over 18, and in Scotland you must be over 16. …
Read more Wills & ProbateWe offer various levels of service; which one you choose will depend on how much work you want us to …
Read more Wills & ProbateThere are several options for protecting your children’s inheritance if you die before your spouse/civil partner/partner. The choice can depend …
Read more Wills & ProbateYou can appoint one or more relatives or close friends to act as guardians and assume parental responsibility. Always discuss …
Read more Wills & ProbateIf you don’t have a Will when you die, the law will decide how your estate is distributed. This is …
Read more Wills & ProbatePartners will usually hold their property jointly, this is known as ‘Joint Tenants’. If you hold your property as Joint …
Read more Wills & ProbateNo. A Will should reflect your circumstances as they are now, not what they might be in the future. You …
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