When someone passes away it is the responsibility of the executor(s) of their will to manage their estate according to their wishes. This will mean that they will have to collect and administer their estate before passing it on to their beneficiaries. What happens though when that estate, and the wishes set out in the…
Giving to charity is something that we do a lot in Britain. According to the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), in 2017 the amount donated to charity came to £10.3 billion. It’s fair to say that as a nation we support a number of charities, whether directly or through sponsorship, and enjoy giving to those causes…
When preparing a will it is easy to think that you have identified all your assets. Most of us think about our physical assets when we do this: property, valuables, stocks and shares, pension pots, cash, etc. However, with the increasing reliance on digital systems we often forget about those additional assets which can be…
A will is one of the most important legal documents you can have. It is an essential way of ensuring any savings and assets get distributed to family and friends according to your wishes. But with nearly two thirds of adults in the UK without a will, are DIY kits a solution? And do they…