A new study suggests that more than half of UK parents have not made a will – effectively leaving their children without legal guardianship in the event of an unexpected death.
Charity research highlights importance of proper wills and probate advice
An increasing number of Britons are failing to write a will to protect their assets – and hundreds of thousands of properties across the UK are left empty and derelict every year as a result.
Continual errors in LPA forms highlight importance of seeking advice
Paper-based Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) forms are continually confusing users – who are making errors at registration which could easily be eliminated.
Landmark case at the Court of Appeal means that wills need to be drawn up differently
Following an eight-year court battle, a woman has been awarded £164,000 from her estranged mother’s estate at the Court of Appeal, despite it being against wishes clearly stated in her will.
When a simple will is not always best…
It’s regularly reported that too few people make a will, with 2014 figures suggesting that 57 per cent of UK adults have yet to do so.