1. You have spent a lifetime working, saving and generally deferring consumption to fund your retirement. Now that your money has outlasted you, it will be awesome to see how the government divides your assets. Governments always make amazing decisions about other people’s money. 2. The idea that a Will simplifies matters for your family after you die is so …
One of the greatest benefits to writing your will is that you get to choose who will inherit from your estate. This can be whoever you want, including family, friends or your favourite charity. It has even been known for people to leave something to their pets. In some cases, as shown here, this has been a large sum of money and property, which has …
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 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 Are The Benefits Of A Funeral Plan? Funeral plans are beneficial if you wish to plan and pay for your funeral today. Therefore, one of the most obvious benefits of a funeral plan is that you can pay for your funeral at today’s prices, regardless of when you pass away. As a company we often discuss funeral wishes with our clients during their …
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? 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? 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 …
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 …
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 …
