by admin | Mar 31, 2026 | Wills, Inheritance Laws
Understanding Intestacy Rules in the UK Intestacy rules are designed to provide a default framework for distributing an estate when no will exists. While they offer a legal structure, they are not designed to reflect personal wishes or modern family arrangements. This...
by admin | Mar 11, 2026 | Inheritance Laws
Understanding Inheritance Tax Inheritance tax applies to estates above the nil-rate band, and without planning, it can significantly reduce the wealth passed on to your family. Many people assume it won’t affect them, but rising property prices mean more estates now...
by admin | Feb 10, 2026 | Wills, Inheritance Laws
What Happens to Your Business Shares If You Die Without a Will? If you die intestate, your business shares do not automatically pass to your fellow directors or business partners. Instead, they are distributed according to the intestacy rules in England and Wales....
by admin | Dec 18, 2025 | Wills, Inheritance Laws, Estate Planning
If Santa Made a Will, Who’s Getting the Sleigh? Santa delivers presents to the entire planet once a year, so it’s only fair to ask the big question — if Santa popped his clogs, who’s inheriting the North Pole empire? With a workshop full of valuable toys, a global...
by admin | Nov 30, 2025 | Wills, Inheritance Laws, Uncategorized
How Divorce Can Affect Your Will – And Why Reviewing It Is Essential Divorce is one of the most significant life changes you can experience, yet many people are unaware of how profoundly it can affect their will. At Westfield Wills, we regularly speak to clients who...
by admin | Nov 17, 2025 | Wills, Inheritance Laws
What DNA Testing Can Reveal for Inheritance Claims DNA testing has become one of the most reliable ways to confirm biological relationships during inheritance disputes. Whether a claim involves property, money, or legal rights, genetic testing provides objective...
