Remote Witnessing for Wills
The government is to allow wills to be witnessed remotely for the next two years in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, applied retrospectively from January
Read MoreBringing Will Drafting into the 21st Century
2-3 mins read Law Commission Report In July 2017, the Law Commission launched its public consultation on reforming the law of wills. The consultation period
Read MoreMore adults don’t have Wills than do
The Kings Court Trust announced in their second annual report in 2018 that under half (45%) of the adult population in Great Britain have a
Read More5 Good Reasons to make a Will today
1. To reduce the suffering of your loved onesAdministering an Estate with a Will is cheaper, easier and quicker. It minimizes the risk of tension
Read MoreOrgan Donation Act 2019
A new system for organ donation that will save hundreds of lives came into law, with the Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill receiving Royal Assent
Read MoreImpact of Covid 19
Increased Demand for Wills As a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, there has been a significant rise in the number of people wishing to make
Read MoreBudget Changes
A significant change to Inheritance tax allowances was announced in the Chancellor’s budget this year (2015). IHT is currently levied at a rate of 40pc
Read MoreWills Should Stand Despite Signature Error
A mix-up in signatures on mirror wills should not be allowed to disinherit a couple’s intended heir, the Supreme Court ruled today. Giving judgment in
Read MoreBBC Progamme ‘Can’t Take it with You’
The first programme in the series perfectly illustrates why it is important to have the difficult discussions about what happens to your estate after you
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