Legal Guide for unmarried couples buying a new build home

If you’re about to purchase a new build home, or have recently done so, then it’s essential to protect yourself…

What if you can’t find someone’s Will? Is there a national database I can search?

We always tell our clients that the legally binding version of their Will (the original signed copy) should be kept…

DIY Wills: Beware of the risks

When you feel the time is right to make your first Will, or update an existing one due to changes…

How do you know it’s the right time to appoint a Power of Attorney?

If you feel that sometimes everyday life tasks are hard and that you need a little bit of help now…

How do you know it’s the right time to write your Will?

Have you ever considered making a Will? Whether you are surrounded by loved ones, or if you are just starting…

What you need to know about signing & witnessing your Will

There are a number of strict legal formalities that you must comply with in order for your Will to be…

Who inherits an estate if someone dies without a Will?

When a person dies and doesn’t leave a Will, their estate will be divided up according to a set of…

Should I set up a Trust as part of my Estate Planning?

Should I Set Up a Trust as Part of my Estate Planning? Firstly, what is a trust? A trust is…

Covid-19 & Your Will: Witness signing during social distancing

The current Covid-19 pandemic has had us all recently thinking about our own mortality, and for some the realisation that…

Covid-19 & Family Courts: remote hearings

There’s been a flurry of new guidance in response to the pandemic and many of our clients are asking what…