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Greater awareness and an ageing population has driven the increase
Public awareness of the importance of lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) is growing.
The number of people …
As one of Britain’s leading entertainers and television personalities, Bruce Forsyth was loved by millions.
The star was well rewarded for his talents too. The host …
Charity gifts
The value of gifts left to charities in wills is set to double over the next two decades.
According to analysts at Legacy Foresight, the …
A judge said that courts couldn’t decide whether or not a will was fair
Sometimes, a will isn’t the last word. That’s because there are certain …
Lasting powers of attorney
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) are legal documents that allow trusted people to take control of your finances and make decisions about …
A common question
As will writers, it’s a question we’re often asked by couples: what happens if we both die at the same time?
The answer can …
Aretha Franklin\’s Will
A court case involving the estate of the late singer Aretha Franklin shows the problems caused by having a badly written will, or …
At Maplebrook Wills, we typically provide wills within two to three weeks of the initial appointment.
The length of time you’ll spend discussing your needs could …
An invalid will
By making a will, you want to make sure your wishes will be honoured. But it’s not unknown for wills to challenged by …
A public affair
Did you know that wills become public documents after you pass away?
While you’re still alive, wills are very much private documents – for …
Care worker inherits estate
A care worker who lived in a council house has inherited a Cornish estate worth £50m.
Jordan Adlard Rogers moved into the 1,536-acre …
Stepchildren and your will
If you have stepchildren and you want them to inherit after you die, it’s vital that you make a will.
Why? Because if …