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Grant of Probate: Will my executors need to obtain Probate?
“I’ve made a Will so my executors won’t need to obtain Probate”. Whilst many people may believe this to be true, it is in fact a common misconception and whilst it might be the case that Probate isn’t...
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I don’t need a Will, the whole of my estate will pass to my spouse anyway…
“I don’t need a Will, the whole of my estate will pass to my spouse anyway” We hear this comment a lot and it isn’t necessarily the case. If a person dies without a Will the Intestacy Rules dictate who...
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Reasons for making a will and how to pick the right adviser.
Our wills and probate expert, Natalie Sheldon, answers your questions about making or reviewing a will. If you have a query you would like her to address, email marketing@tayloremmet.co.uk Natalie...
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Why major life events could invalidate your will…
Our recent online poll found the majority of people understand the importance of making a will, but not of keeping it updated. Major life events such as getting married or having a child can invalidate...
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Will Power: What to expect when you first make a will
If you’ve never made a will before, the process can be daunting. This month, Natalie outlines what to expect. I’m about to make a will for the first time. What should I consider? Before seeing a...
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Will Power: Who, whats and hows when making a will
Our wills and probate expert, Natalie Sheldon, answers your questions about making or reviewing a will. If you have a query you would like her to address, email marketing@tayloremmet.co.uk There’s lots...
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WillPower: Mirror wills and first home purchases
Wills don’t have to be complicated or convoluted. This month, Natalie explains how investing a little time and effort can save a lot of heartache… My wife and I want to make wills that simply leave our...
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WillPower: What happens to my digital assets when I die?
This month, Natalie explains why your will needs to reflect the digital side of life… What happens to my digital assets when I die? Like it or not, an increasing number of documents and possessions are...
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Making a will: The importance of planning ahead
Making a will is the only way you can ensure your assets are inherited by those you wish to benefit. This month, Natalie explains the importance of planning ahead… I live alone in a property I own and...
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WILLPOWER: Cohabiting without a will – Why your property could be at risk…
If you cohabit and don’t have a will, your property could be at risk if one of you dies. Our wills and probate experts answer your questions about making or reviewing a will. If you have a query you...
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WILLPOWER: Modern extended families
Our wills and probate experts answer your questions about making or reviewing a will. If you have a query you would like them to address, email marketing@tayloremmet.co.uk. If you’re part of a modern...
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WILLPOWER: Loss of mental capacity, how Lasting Powers of Attorney can help.
Our wills and probate experts answer your questions about making or reviewing a will. If you have a query you would like them to address, email marketing@tayloremmet.co.uk Lasting Powers of Attorney...
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Will Power: How the Presumption of Death Act 2013 has brought closure for the...
WILLPOWER: Our wills and probate experts answer your questions about making or reviewing a will. If you have a query you would like them to address, email marketing@tayloremmet.co.uk. The legacy of...
View ArticleInheritance tax: How does it affect you?
WILLPOWER: Our wills and probate experts answer your questions about making or reviewing a will. If you have a query you would like them to address, email marketing@tayloremmet.co.uk Everyone’s heard...
View ArticleWhy appointing someone to make welfare decisions on your behalf is vital.
WILLPOWER: Our wills and probate experts answer your questions about making or reviewing a will. If you have a query you would like them to address, email marketing@tayloremmet.co.uk Losing your mental...
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How empty homes can be a housing solution
Government figures estimate there are 600,000 empty homes in England, 216,000 of which have been vacant for more than six months. When we need another 300,000 new homes each year to meet demand,...
View ArticleThe importance of updating your will
A will isn’t something you can set up and forget. This month, Kerry Green highlights the importance of keeping it up to date… I made a will ten years ago and haven’t looked at it since. Will it still...
View ArticleCare home fees: How to stop the value in your property being swallowed up…
The spectre of care home fees can loom large for older couples. Richard Barlow explains how you can stop some of the value in your property being swallowed up… My wife and I are about to make new...
View ArticleReviewing your will as life changes
February might seem a strange month to make resolutions, but as Hannah Montague highlights, if there’s been major change in your life recently, it’s always the right time to put your affairs in order…...
View ArticlePaperless possessions: Recording your digital assets
Paperless possessions pose a real problem for the executors of your estate. Clare Gorman explains why keeping records of all assets is so important… I have online bank accounts that don’t generate...
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