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Myth #2: I don’t have anything so I don’t need a will
You might not have much at the moment, it’s true. It’s also hard to …
Why do you need both?
If you have a will, you already have one vital piece of estate planning sorted. Congratulations! But Lasting powers of attorney …
Making changes
Nearly half of people aged over 50 change their will multiple times, a survey has found.
Research by YouGov, commissioned by law firm Winckworth Sherwood …
Storing your will
It’s often said that the person who benefits most from your will is the one who finds it first.
Although this is commonly said …
Myth #1: I’m too young to get a will
Getting a will isn’t really about age. It’s about the savings, property and other assets you have …
Digital executors
When you get a will written, you’ll be asked to name your executors – people tasked with carrying out your instructions when you die.
Now …
Powers of Attorney
The number of people in the UK living with dementia is set to double. By 2051, 2 million people will have the condition, …
Funerals
Looking after loved ones is why most people make a will. After all, you want your money and assets to have a positive impact on …
Facebook
When the sad day comes that you’re no longer able to share, like and comment on your friends’ Facebook posts, what happens to your account?
In …
Ken Dodd
Comedian Ken Dodd had the last laugh by depriving the government of £11m in inheritance tax.
The much-loved comedian died in March 2018 at the …
Karl Lagerfeld
When Karl Lagerfeld died in February 2019 at the age of 85, there was much speculation over who would inherit the fashion designer’s £150m …
Avicii
When the late Swedish DJ Avicii died last year, he didn’t have a will. Now it’s been revealed that his entire estate will be inherited …