What is the Difference Between a Will and a Trust?
It’s important to understand the key differences between a will and a trust, as they are the two most common methods for planning your estate and protecting your loved ones when you have passed on.This is to ensure that all
6 Reasons to Write a Will
It is estimated that over 60% of all adult Brits do not currently have a will. This figure equates to around 30 million people who, as of right now, are unprotected against the unforeseen. Common reasons stated in research as
Join our Willing Bees eco-mission to help provide a healthier future for Britain’s bees.
We're Willing Bees with every Will we write this summer. The Just Wills and Legal Services Willing Bees campaign is inviting new customers to create their very own ‘micro-meadow’ by donating a Bee Saving Kit to each household that writes their
The Biggest Compliment
"They were brilliant" A personal recommendation is the greatest compliment any company can receive! So sincerest thanks to our wonderful clients Janet and Brian Chapman from Leicester for taking the time to recommend our superb Leicester consultant Debbi Barker to their
Should You Write Your Own Will?
Read this in-depth guide before you decide. Should you write your own Will? If you're reading this post you're probably considering doing just that. As a leading Will writing specialist, we know that working out your assets and maximising your children’s
Leaving a legacy to your disabled child
As a parent of a vulnerable child, it will have crossed your mind "who will look after my child when I’m gone and how will they cope”. It’s largely inevitable that you will pass before your child, so planning for their future
A Guide to the Inheritance Rights for Adopted Children
Are you adopted or have you adopted a child? If so it’s important to be clear on your rights and the rights of your adopted children when it comes to inheritance.
Catch 22 – The Inheritance Tax “v” Probate conundrum
You have an Inheritance Tax (IHT) bill to pay but you need your bequeathed inheritance to pay it. Before you can receive your Inheritance you need “grant of probate” - you can't get a full grant of probate until
Planning for Dementia
Planning for Dementia? This is a terrifying thought, but, It is estimated that by 2025 1 million people in the UK could be living with dementia. That’s a daunting statistic that most of us don’t
Making provision for your Digital Assets in your Will
What are digital assets Unfortunately, there is no definitive legislative definition of a “digital asset” in UK law at the moment. However when we refer to “digital assets” we are referring
Memorialising a Facebook Account
Making provision for your digital assets in your Will Whilst making provision for your digital assets in your Will, take a moment to think about what you would like to happen to your Facebook account. Facebook If your Facebook account is where you’ve