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 of Strictly Come Dancing, …
Did Bruce Forsyth play his cards right on inheritance tax? Read More »
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 predicted increase is …
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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 groups of people who …
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 no will at all. …
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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 be as little as …
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 friends and family of …
The case of the cleaner and a will that was ruled invalid in court Read More »
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 obvious reasons. What …
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 you don’t write …
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 think about the future …
Maplebrook Wills Mythbusting – I don\’t have any assets Read More »
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 (LPAs) are just as …
Why do I need a Lasting power of attorney (LPA) if I already have a will? Read More »
