The facts of Illot v Mitson:
The facts of Illot v Mitson:
A Will is ambulatory. You may alter or revoke your Will during your lifetime provided you still have the mental capacity to do so. Below are the ways of revoking a Will.
Small and medium size enterprises (SME) make up the backbone of the UK.
Many of you will already be aware that marriage revokes a Will unless it is clear that you were making it in contemplation of marriage. Did you know that divorce or the dissolution of a civil partnership also has an effect on your Will?
Over the last 25 years the Estate Planning profession has developed significantly. Over this period there have also been significant advancements in technology.
When meeting with a client to take instructions for a Will, there are some key considerations you should be making. This doesn’t matter whether you are taking instructions in person, by telephone or by other remote methods such as Skype.
Intestacy is the term given to dying without a Will.
It is fair to say that in the UK, family situations are becoming incredibly more complex and there are more than 6 million cohabiting couples in the UK.
Avoid intestacy If you die without making a Will, known as dying intestate, then your assets will be distributed according to the rules of intestacy. This will mean that the people you would like to receive your estate may not necessarily inherit it. Appoint executors Executors are the people you choose to carry out your...
A Will is a legal document that provides for the distribution of your estate after your death. Not having a Will means you will die intestate and your estate will pass in accordance to the set rules of intestacy.