Living Together & Owning a Property

Out of 19.1 million families in the UK in 2018, 3.3 million were living together. That’s an increase of over 25% in the last decade. Yet, from a legal standpoint, it can be confusing what your rights are when you live and buy a property together. So, what’s all the fuss about? According to the…

Preventing Property Title Fraud

The Fraud Advisory Panel, HM Land Registry and the Law Society of England and Wales have produced a new guide to help homeowners prevent property title fraud. Unfortunately, property title fraud is real. Houses are sold and furnishings removed without the owner’s knowledge. Take the recently reported case involving Mr Hall, who drove home to…

Should You Consider an Online Will?

Everyone should prepare for the inevitable. But, unfortunately, the growing popularity of online Will writing means that many of those who get around to sorting their Will, opt for what appears to be the cheaper, easier option rather than arranging to see a lawyer. Changing Times The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live…

Benefits of Appointing A Professional Executor

When considering who to appoint as an Executor, many people choose a close friend or family member. But before you decide, you should seriously consider the benefits of selecting a professional. Choosing those who are responsible for dealing with your Estate after you die is an essential part of the process of making a Will.…

Why DIY Wills Can Cost A Fortune

Pitfalls of Do It Yourself Wills DIY Wills are very tempting. And easy to find. Check online and you’ll be able to download a form and complete a Will in less than an hour. In some cases, for less than £10. But in writing a Will for yourself, you could end up leaving your family…

Being an Executor Carries Responsibility & Risk

Acting as an Executor is not a job to be taken lightly. Being asked may be flattering, but the role carries a great deal of responsibility and significant risk in certain circumstances. By law, an Executor is responsible for dealing with the administration of the deceased person’s Estate. The job involves sorting out the property,…

Trusts and Protecting Your Assets

We’ve written a few articles about the government’s planned increases in probate fees. A plan which, if implemented as intended, has been dubbed a ‘stealth tax’. Unsurprisingly, amid widespread condemnation, we’ve seen a marked increase in enquiries from clients about the potential benefits of setting up trusts. Can this approach mitigate inheritance tax liability and increased…

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