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Why cause a problem with such an important document such as writing your Will when you don’t need to
A judge decided to ask witnesses whether they were both present at the time of signing a Will and he found they were not – and ignored the Will completely as it became legally invalid.
What had […]

I can’t see that making a will has any advantages for me. I treat it a bit like having insurance - I ignore it

We’re all quite adept at putting our heads in the sand, but leaving a list of your assets and liabilities is the least you can do to make things easy for the executor - the person you appoint to sort out your estate and make sure your wishes are carried out after your death. Many […]

An Easy Way Out: Eight Reasons Why You Should Pre-Plan Your Funeral

Most people want to put off thinking about their funerals. However, you can save your loved ones a good deal of hassle by doing some of the planning in advance. Here are eight reasons why it’s a good idea to have a prepaid funeral plan.
1. Your wishes will be carried out.
What you want to […]

Advance Planning: The Advantages Of Living Wills

Nowadays, there are many treatments which offer patients with serious or terminal illnesses the chance to live longer. However, in some cases, these treatments may offer little or no chance of full recovery. They may have side effects that could be considered worse than the illness or leave the person in a condition he or […]

Planning For Probate: What You Need To Know

Dealing with someone’s estate after death can be difficult. Here’s a quick guide to probate in the UK.
When a person dies somebody has to deal with their estate (the money, property and possessions left) by collecting in all the money, paying any debts and distributing the estate to those people entitled to it. The term […]