11th December 2017
Inheritance and the Common Law spouse. Fact or fiction?
Are you cohabiting with a long term partner? If so, it is important to know that from an inheritance perspective a “Common law spouse” doesn’t exist and is…
30th March 2017
Case study: Contesting a Will
The Supreme Court has handed down its Judgment in Ilott v. The Blue Cross & others, the first case under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act…
13th February 2017
Why should you make a Will ?
Most people pass away without a Will and the statutory law (the Intestacy Rules) will determine who inherits their Estate. By completing a Will you retain choice and…
2nd August 2016
Should you review or update your Advance Decision or Living Will?
Even if you are currently in good health and have a Lasting Power of Attorney over Health & Welfare matters it is important to update or at least…
1st July 2016
10 Reasons why you should make a Will
Why do you need a Will? To be sure your wishes are followed when you die a Will is essential. By having a Will you can ensure that…
29th June 2016
Reasons to review and update your Will
It is advisable that you review (not necessarily change) your Will every one to two years or whenever there is a major change in your circumstances. Such as:…
27th June 2016
Lasting Powers of Attorney- do you need one? And should you attempt a D.I.Y job?
The Alzheimer’s Society has calculated that in 2015 there were 850,000 people with dementia in the UK. This is set to rise to 1 million people in the…
15th June 2016
Are you based in the Ipswich area and need assistance with your Will?
We are pleased to invite you to our Free Advice Surgeries covering the following topics: Wills, Powers of Attorney, Probate and Court of Protection
29th June 2012
Don’t delay: Make your will today
Making a Will is probably one of the most important and worthwhile things you can do. It is, however, staggering just how many people in the UK fail…