by admin | Apr 7, 2026 | Intestacy, Wills, Estate Planning
What Happens to Children Under Intestacy in the UK? When someone dies without a valid will in the UK, their estate is distributed according to intestacy rules. While children are prioritised within this legal framework, the way assets are divided is based on fixed...
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 6, 2026 | Wills, Estate Planning
Why You Need a Will A will is the cornerstone of any estate plan. It legally documents your wishes, ensuring your estate is distributed exactly as you intend. Without one, you lose control over who inherits your assets, who manages your estate, and who cares for your...
by admin | Mar 3, 2026 | Wills
Protecting Vulnerable Loved Ones: How a Vulnerable Person’s Trust Secures Their Future Planning for the future is about more than passing on wealth—it’s about ensuring the people you care about are protected, supported, and financially secure long after you’re gone....
by admin | Feb 20, 2026 | Wills, Guardianship and Minors, Estate Planning
What Happens If Guardians Disagree With Trustees? When parents appoint guardians for their children in a will, they are making decisions about care, upbringing and daily life. When they appoint trustees, they are placing someone in charge of managing money and assets...
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....
