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Keeping your Will up to date is just as important as making one. Life changes quickly,...

For many of us, our pets are more than just animals; they’re a member of the...

Being named in a will as an executor is both an honour and a serious responsibility....

When I meet someone and tell them what I do for a living, often they tell...

Recently, a couple instructed me to make new Wills for them. Like many people, they had...

If you have made a Will with a Solicitor or Will Writer, it is usually stored...

Inheritance Tax rules in the UK place unmarried couples at a significant disadvantage compared with married...

Laws around Wills and Probate are constantly evolving, and it can be challenging to separate the...

Whether you are married or not, when a relationship breaks down it is always a tough...

When estate planning, one thing that is commonly overlooked is whether your surviving spouse/cohabiting partner will...

The cost of dying increased to £9,658 in 2023, a 5% increase from 2022. This figure,...

Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a tax charged on the value of a person’s net estate after...

There's been a lot to digest since the Chancellor unveiled her Budget. I am sorry to...

At the time of writing this article, I have just read the Chancellor’s announcement of spending...

Decades ago, when I was a Cub Scout, “Be Prepared” was the motto we all tried...

The Autumn Budget 2024 brought renewed focus to inheritance and estate planning, highlighting the importance of...

Most people know of the common Inheritance Tax allowances and loopholes: giving to a spouse or...

(An article explicitly for couples who are not married or in a civil partnership) Navigating the...

There are a few common misconceptions about Wills. For example, when you die, your Executors must...

This year’s National Grief Awareness Week (NGAW) is between the 2nd and 8th December. NGAW is...

When drawn up and registered correctly, a Lasting Power of Attorney can give you confidence that...

In the ever-complicated landscape of will writing, consumers often find themselves navigating treacherous waters, especially when...

Losing a loved one can be absolutely devastating, and during such times, understanding the legal aspects...

Are you a beneficiary but want to make changes to your inheritance? Maybe you are not...

When it comes to updating your Will, you may have heard of the term "Codicil". A...

Recently I was contacted by a former client who is the Executor for a relative who...

Whether you are married or not, it is always a tough time when a relationship breaks...

Fourteen years ago, the total Inheritance Tax collected by HMRC in the 2008/2009 year was £...

Thinking or talking about your death is not easy; neither is deciding how your estate will...

Monan Gozzett LLP are proud to be Affiliate Members of The Society of Later Life Advisors...

The 2nd to the 8th of December is National Grief Awareness Week. This is the fourth...

Writing a Will means that your wishes are recorded so that when you eventually pass away,...

Charitable giving has a long history in the UK, with people choosing to support the causes...

Anyone with mental capacity over the age of 18 can make a Will, so why is...

Lasting Powers of Attorneys (LPAs) are available in two types. There’s a "Property and Financial Affairs"...

We are often consulted by parents or grandparents who want to provide for the younger generations...

When you make your Will, you expect your wishes to be followed when you die. You...