Things to consider when appointing guardians for your children Appointing the right guardians for your children can be one of the most important decisions that you will ever make as a parent. There are a number of things to consider when appointing guardians, which can make the decision a difficult one. In previous blogs, I have talked about why you should appoint guardians for …
Too Young To Make A Will
Too young to make a Will? Have you ever thought that you are too young to make a Will? A study by Unbiased.co.uk shows that 84% of 18-34 year olds, 65% of 34-55 year olds, and 35% of over 55’s do not currently have a Will in place. More than a quarter of people without a Will state that they …
Family Heirlooms – A Thing of the Past?
Are Family Heirlooms a Thing of the Past? I have been thinking recently about family heirlooms, and if they still exist, or if they have now become a thing of the past. I was having a conversation with some friends recently about how society has changed from when each of us were younger. We were all born in different decades and …
Top 10 Questions and Answers – Wills & Estate Planning
Wills – Top 10 Questions and Answers 1. Wills – Who Can Make One? Anybody who is over the age of 18 and is legally an adult – and who is of sound mind. In other words they have the mental capacity to understand what they are doing. 2. Wills – What Happens If I Don’t Make One? This is called …
Planning My Funeral
Planning My Funeral Funerals are not the easiest thing to talk about, or the happiest of occasions, but it is something that all us will have, in one way or another. When I picture a traditional funeral, I see people dressed all in black from head to toe, flowers laid over a wooden coffin, the whole event an image of sadness and …
Godmother and Guardian
Godmother and Guardian – When my sister became a Mother to two beautiful children and made me an Auntie, I was over the moon. I didn’t think anything could make me happier, until the day I was asked to be their Godmother. Of course, I didn’t think twice about it and immediately agreed. Nothing would make me prouder than to be a …
Benefit of Writing A Will
The Benefit of Writing A Will This week I wanted to focus on the benefit of writing a Will. This is because I often come across people that say writing a will is a morbid thing to do, and that talking about what happens when you die is all doom and gloom. In reality, writing your will doesn’t need to …
Perfect Xmas Present – A Will
Perfect Xmas Present – A Will It’s the time of year where everyone is starting to think about Christmas and for most people, Christmas is all about one thing – family! Christmas is different for everyone, as each family have their own traditions, and everyone celebrates in their own special way. As we move through December, town centre’s become busier …
Wills After Marriage – Do They Need To Be Updated
Wills After Marriage This week there has been something in the air, for some that has been love, as several of my friends have become engaged or married – so I thought it would be useful to explain what impact this life event will have on your Estate Plan – especially your Will, and what you need to do next to secure your assets! …
Should I Appoint Guardians
Should I Appoint Guardians Most of you will have a good idea of what a guardian is, but maybe you aren’t quite so sure? To put it simply they are the people who will look after your orphan children who are under 18 if you die. It probably won’t happen to your family, but ask Jane Plume. most people are very surprised …
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