10 Celebrities Who Died Without A Will There are many reasons that people give for not writing a Will – one of the top ones being that they are not rich enough to have anything to leave. So you would assume that most (if not all) celebrities would have something in place to protect their wealth. Unfortunately that is not always …
Things To Consider When Appointing Guardians
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 …
What is Inheritance Tax?
What is Inheritance Tax? How does it affect me? This article will cover what Inheritance Tax is, how it can affect you and what you can do about it. What is Inheritance Tax? Inheritance Tax is a charge paid to the government – HMRC – on the value of your estate when you die. There are some circumstances where some …
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 …
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 …
Trust Fund
What Is A Trust Fund? A trust fund belongs to the legal category of “a body of persons – corporate”, well that’s all well and good, but what does that mean? Put simply their are two types of “body” Incorporate – or people to you and me, and corporate – legal entities that survive after our death. It is the …