Stepsisters Inheritance feud relies upon a 20th Century Law
Stepsisters feud hits the headlines as their claim to Inheritance could rely upon a 20th Century Law. The tragic story of elderly couple John and Ann Scarle who died together at their home in Leigh-on-Sea in 2016 continues.
Common Law Marriage and Bereavement – Three True Stories
Common Law Spouses – do you have any rights? 3 true case studies According to the Office for National Statistics 2017 cohabiting couple families are growing the fastest. However the laws of Intestacy haven’t caught up, so it’s prudent to be
What happens if your Business Partner dies?
Essential Estate Planning for Company Owners In the early days of growing your business – or even the middle days – succession planning might be way down your list of priorities. But if your co-founder or partner dies intestate, it can
What Happens to your Pets When You Die?
When making your will, you can provide for your pets too The British are known for being a nation of pet lovers – but few of us consider who will take care of them and how they will be provided for
Leaving a Legacy to Charity
Live like a billionaire: leave a gift to charity in your Will Over the next 30 years, over $30Trillion of wealth will pass via inheritance from the ‘Boomer’ generation to the next in the USA alone.But alongside this massive transfer of
New Baby? Three Reasons why Now is the time to write or update your Will.
New Baby? 3 Reasons why Now is the time to write or update your Will. Starting a family is a big step, there is already a lot to think about when you are having your first baby, but there are some other
Just Wills and Legal Services is Recruiting!
We’re looking for Will Writers to join our network of consultants across the UK When you work with Just Wills and Legal Services, you retain your independence, while still benefiting from being part of one of the UK’s biggest and fastest growing
5 Things that can happen if you don’t make a Will
If you don’t make a Will and then die, it means that you die ‘intestate’, this means that your estate will be distributed according to the laws of intestacy and any of the following could happen.Your partner could lose
Conducting a Life Audit – How has your life changed in 5 years?
Our lives are constantly changing, whether we realise it or not sometimes. In relation to Will writing it is important to ensure that your Will is kept up-to-date with these changes and therefore your wishes are seen through, as you
Why today’s modern families need professional Will writing advice
We all know it’s important to have a Will, as this is something that is often highlighted to us, but what isn’t often mentioned is the importance of making sure that Will is properly written and therefore legally binding.Yet, a
When is a Will invalid?
An invalid Will could potentially cause chaos for your loved ones at a time when they really don’t need the additional upset, not only that, it could also mean that any wishes you had upon your death may not be