What is a Living Will?

11 years ago

The term Living Will is often used to refer to an Advance Decision also known as Advanced Medical Directive. In…

Reduced Inheritance Tax Rate For Charitable Gifts

11 years ago

In the UK Inheritance Tax (IHT) may become payable when someone dies leaving an estate worth over £325,000. The amount…

The Differences Between Scottish & English Wills

11 years ago

The law regarding Wills in Scotland and England does differ regarding certain areas that I will outline in today's blog…

Estate Planners Network (EPN) Accredited Membership

11 years ago

*Update 29/01/2016 - EPN are currently not accepting new members In 2013 the Secretary of State for Justice, Chris Grayling,…

What Is Grant of Probate?

11 years ago

When a person dies somebody has to administer the winding up of their estate, this will involve collecting in all…

Probate Registries (England & Wales)

11 years ago

The Probate Registry is responsible for making sure that an applicant is entitled to be given a grant, and to…

Why use a Professional Will Writer?

11 years ago

In the past there were few options available for someone wanting to Write a Will, the majority assumed that in…

Life Policy Written in Trust

11 years ago

Placing a Life Policy In Trust When you take out a Life Policy the provider that you choose should give…

Trustee Powers in a Will

11 years ago

The Executors that you appoint in your Will are legally responsible for the administrative work of rounding up the assets…