will preparation

When Should You Update Your Will? A Complete Guide to Changing or Reviewing Your Will

Posted By: Stephen Sampson - 7 months ago

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

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Pets in Wills: Planning for Your Pet’s Future

Posted By: Jess Riseborough - 8 months ago

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

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What Is the Role of an Executor in a Will?

Posted By: Stephen Sampson - 11 months ago

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

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How Will You Be Remembered?

Posted By: Stephen Sampson - 11 months ago

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

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Should I Pay To Store My Will?

Posted By: Stephen Sampson - April 8, 2025

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

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Storing A Will: Why It Matters Where It's Kept

Posted By: Stephen Sampson - March 26, 2025

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

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How Much Inheritance Tax Will We Pay If We Are Not Married?

Posted By: Stephen Sampson - March 13, 2025

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

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When Do I Have To Pay Inheritance Tax (IHT)?

Posted By: Stephen Sampson - January 22, 2025

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

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How To Be Prepared For Later Life

Posted By: Stephen Sampson - July 8, 2024

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

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Advice On Will Writing: Why Legal Advice Pays

Posted By: Jess Riseborough - October 26, 2023

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

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What Is A Codicil & Should You Use Them Or Write A New Will?

Posted By: Stephen Sampson - March 16, 2023

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

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Appointing An Executor For A Will

Posted By: Stephen Sampson - January 30, 2023

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

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Four Steps To Help Save On Inheritance Tax

Posted By: Stephen Sampson - January 9, 2023

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

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Free Consultations: How We Can Help With Writing A Will

Posted By: Stephen Sampson - December 19, 2022

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

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Do I Really Need A Solicitor To Write A Will? What Are The Benefits Of Professional Legal Advice?

Posted By: Jess Riseborough - November 4, 2022

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

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Five Myths About Lasting Powers of Attorney

Posted By: Stephen Sampson - April 22, 2022

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

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