Making a Will
Below are our 16 articles in the 'making a will' category:
It is an unfortunate fact of life that there may come a time when you – or someone close to you – will have to make provisions in a will for the guardianship of children. It is a subject that many ...
If you are reading this article the chances are that you have begun to think about having a will drafted. You are probably aware of the immense benefits that this will bring, and, indeed, of the ...
Writing a will can be a difficult task. In most cases the choice of arrangements in the document are obvious: the guidelines for inheritance of your estate for example, may well seem to be a foregone ...
When considering writing a will, you should remember that this is a legally binding document and consequently, there are several conventions and requirements which you will need to follow in order ...
A will is an invaluable tool for codifying your intent with regard to your affairs after death. This can include your property; assets; arrangements for your children, and all manner of other things. ...
What is the Mental Health Act?
The Mental Health Act (1983) which was reformed in 1999 is an important piece of legislation when it comes to the welfare and care of those individuals who may ...
In this age of fast moving and people finding it difficult to find time to do those things which are important when it comes to keeping their affairs in order, it has become common to resort to ...
Currently in the UK there are 8,000 people awaiting a vital organ transplant. The variety of reasons for this is staggering, as is the variety of organs for which they are waiting, but they all have ...
What is Personal Accident Insurance?
Personal Accident Insurance is a type of insurance that is paid out upon the premium-payer being involved in an accident that prevents him or her from ...
Many people are put off writing a will by the apparent abundance of legal jargon and confusing terms. However when one actually looks at the process it is very simple. Indeed, the legal protocol is ...
Before you set about writing your will you should have a good idea as to what you intend for its content to be. In many cases individuals wish simply to leave their entire estate to their spouse, and ...
Making a will is, for many people, one of those things that you intend to do but never quite get round to. This is, of course, not surprising; depending on the complexity of your affairs it can be a ...
Your will is one of the most important documents that you will ever write or have written. It contains such vital information as what should happen to your assets after your death; who you wish to ...
Death is not a pleasant thing to have to think about. The vast majority of people would prefer to be able to put it to the back of their mind forever, which is perhaps why as many as 60% of the ...
Writing a will can be a daunting prospect. Many people wish to have a will written but do not want the expense of employing a solicitor or a dedicated will writing company. On the other hand, ...
In order to be legally valid a will has to conform to certain standards and include certain elements. These can be as simple as ensuring that the testator (the individual making the will) has signed ...
