Dealing With The Loss Of A Loved One – Talking About Death Death is one of the most difficult subjects for people to talk about, yet is essential for dealing with the loss of a loved one. Due to the nature of this business talking about death is something that I do almost every single day. I actively encourage clients to …
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 …
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 …
What Would Happen To Me If My Partner Died?
This week I had to ask myself the following question….what would happen to me if my partner died? There was a story in the local news last week that had quite an effect on me. A local bin man called Kane Beard, lost his life when he was killed by the bin lorry that he was working with. He was …
How Does Separation Or Divorce Affect A Will
How Does Separation Or Divorce Affect A Will 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, but for others it has not been so kind, meaning their relationships have broken down, ending in separation or divorce. This has meant that several of my …
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 …
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 …