Pass on something wonderful with a charitable gift in your Will
Has a charity made a difference to you or someone you care about? Gifts in Wills are vital for charities to continue their important work. In fact, many charities wouldn’t exist without them. Most people, however, simply aren’t aware of this form of giving. There can also be a misconception that only extremely wealthy people […]
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When should you use a Probate Solicitor?
Deciding whether you need a probate solicitor largely depends on your individual circumstances. For example, if the deceased person had a small amount of money and owned little else, the process is much simpler, and you may be able to administer the estate yourself. If, however, the deceased person owned a property in their sole […]
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Don’t make writing a Will the last thing on your list
According to findings from the IRN’s biennial UK Wills & Probate Consumer Research Report, just 35% of adults surveyed have got round to making a Will. When asked why they have not yet written one, ‘I haven’t got round to it’ was cited as the most common answer. Sadly, this is not surprising as there […]
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Henrietta Brett celebrates full STEP membership
We’re delighted to announce that Wills and Probate Solicitor, Henrietta Brett, has become a member of The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).
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How to Leave a Gift to Charity in your Will
After you’ve carefully considered your loved ones, you may wish to leave a gift to a charity in your Will as part of your legacy. We discuss the benefits of doing so.
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How important is it to leave a digital legacy?
With the average number of social media and email accounts per person on the rise, now is a good time to think about how to leave a digital legacy.
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Want to quickly write a Will? Here’s what you need to consider
The temptation is to have a Will quickly drafted; but the laws around Wills are complex and mistakes do happen. So what steps can you take to make sure your Will is drafted correctly?
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How to talk to your family about your Will
Talking to your family about what will happen when you are no longer here isn’t exactly the easiest conversation you’ll ever have. But it doesn’t need to be the most difficult either.
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Celebrating ten years of Remember a Charity Week
This year’s Remember A Charity Week (9-15 September 2019) is the tenth anniversary of the campaign to challenge the public’s biggest misconceptions about gifts in Will.
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Using your legacy to support others – leaving charitable donations in your Will
Remembering to leave a charitable donation in your Will is a wonderful legacy. As part of “Remember a Charity awareness week”, we’re sharing our advice for how you can show your charitable support via your Will.
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