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Children of Terry Jones (the late Monty Python star) enter legal battle over his will
Monty Python legend Terry Jones' children have launched a High Court battle with their late father's widow over the estate that he left her in his will. The Welsh comedian passed away in January last year at the age of 77, 9 years after his marriage to the Swedish...
Things you need to consider when making your Will
October is Will month so we thought it would be helpful to put together a useful guide for anyone thinking about making a Will, as we hear all too often that sometimes people just don't know where to start. This can then become such an overwhelming task,...
What is a trust and what are the benefits?
A Trust can be set up through your Will to help protect and control wealth for the benefit of your family/loved ones. Trusts enable people to place assets under the control of others, so that they have full responsibility to manage those assets for the benefit of...
Record Number of Inheritance Disputes in the UK
The number of people challenging Wills and testaments in the UK High Court hit a record high last year with 192 cases raised by people who claimed they were entitled to a share or larger portion of a deceased’s estate. This was up from 188 in 2019 and a...
How to Organise your Digital Estate
When drawing up your will it is vitally important to consider your digital assets Setting out what happens to your money, property and possessions when you die is an incredibly important task. But in today’s world, you also need to consider your digital...
Why you are never too young to arrange your Lasting Power of Attorney
It is a common misconception that a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is not required until later in life. You may already be aware of the importance of setting up an LPA – in case you eventually become incapable of making decisions, for example, if you...
Could modernising LPAs leave people vulnerable?
The lasting power of attorney (LPA) was introduced in 2007. It was designed to provide more flexibility and greater protections than its predecessor, the enduring power of attorney (EPA). Enabling people to decide who should be in charge of their health and...
Going through a divorce? It is vital to update your Will!
We all know that going through a divorce process is extremely difficult. There are lots of things to think about and one of these is likely to be what you should do to protect your finances. It is vital to have a suitably drafted Will in place to ensure that your...
‘Get a current will’: Actress Tamzin Outhwaite issues stark warning after her mother’s sudden death
The former EastEnders star has revealed that she got less money than expected from her mother's will. The 50-year-old actress made a surprising claim on Instagram that the money meant for her family ended up “in the wrong hands” after her mother Anna Santi died very...
Could your Will be contested?
Inheritance disputes have been rising in recent years - so what can you do to safeguard your Will? Unfortunately, there is no fail-safe way to protect your Will from legal challenges, but see below the steps you can take to reduce the chances of a successful claim...
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