Lifetime Trusts are a common and useful tool in estate planning with many benefits

Our digital footprint continues to grow. But have you ever considered what happens to your digital assets when you pass away?

We look at the five things you should consider doing before embarking on your estate planning journey.

If you were to die without leaving a valid Will, then you are said to have died intestate.

How does marriage and divorce influence your Will? What steps can you take to ensure your estate planning remains aligned to your wishes?

Estate planning is crucial for ensuring your assets are distributed. However, there are several common mistakes people make.

There is always a fascination with celebrity deaths and what they leave in their Wills. This fascination generally stems from an...

Learn the pros and cons of Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common and how a Protective Property Trust can safeguard your estate from risks.

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Creating a Lasting Power of Attorney is a powerful and responsible decision that empowers you to take control of your future

Understanding the out of date Intestacy Rules and how these can leave heartache for your family.

Looking after the interests of someone who cannot control their own finances is certainly a time when using a trust can be very valuable.

In order for a Will to be valid it must be written and signed in accordance with the law. It also needs to be witnessed by two...

Many people place their homes into a Trust arrangement during their lifetime and there are many benefits in doing so

Most people will want to provide financial security for themselves and their loved ones whilst also reducing tax liabilities.

A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint one or more people you trust to manage your affairs.

Estate planning is a generic term often used to describe the process of organising your affairs so that things can be properly handled...

Ok, so you've written your Will, you've got it stored somewhere safe and sound and you might now have a tendency to think "at least...

When making your Will it may be difficult to think about how your family could expand in the future. Perhaps you would like to ensure...

If you are happily living with your partner, you might not yet have considered what would happen after one of you dies. If you die in...