by admin | Aug 21, 2026 | Wills, Uncategorized
For some people, making a Will brings up a question that is rarely covered by the usual family-focused advice: what should happen to the estate when there is no obvious person to leave everything to? Perhaps there are no children or close relatives. Family members may...
by admin | Aug 5, 2026 | Trusts, Inheritance Laws, Uncategorized
The seven-year rule is one of the best-known parts of Inheritance Tax planning—and one of the most frequently misunderstood. It is often reduced to a simple sentence: give something away, survive for seven years and there will be no Inheritance Tax to pay on it. That...
by admin | Jul 21, 2026 | Intestacy, Inheritance Laws, Uncategorized
Families are not always straightforward. Relationships change, couples separate and relatives who were once close can lose contact for many years. It is natural to assume that someone who is no longer part of your life would not inherit from you. However, if you die...
by admin | Jul 9, 2026 | Inheritance Laws, Uncategorized
Most parents share a common, deeply held wish: to know that their children will be well looked after, no matter what the future holds. Whether you have built up a healthy savings pot, own a family home, run a successful business, or simply want to ensure your wishes...
by admin | Jun 19, 2026 | Wills, Uncategorized
Many of us put off writing a Will. It’s one of those tasks that lingers at the bottom of the to-do list, filed under “I’ll get around to it later.” In fact, more than half of UK adults don’t currently have a valid Will in place. However, avoiding...
by admin | May 29, 2026 | Wills, Uncategorized
For most people, their home means far more than bricks and mortar. It may be where they raised children, built a relationship, or created years of memories. So it feels natural to assume that the house would pass to the person closest to them when they die. However,...
