Estate Planning Blog

Welcome to our blog about everything to do with estate planning. Here we aim to bring you the latest news and opinions on everything from writing your will to setting up a power of attorney.

Steve Bish

Apr 25

Could your Will be invalid?

By Steve Bish MSWW Fellow IoP CILEx A Will is crucial in ensuring your loved ones will be cared for in the future in the way that you...

78% of those approaching retirement fail to seek professional advice

Steve Bish

Apr 16

78% of those approaching retirement fail to seek professional advice

Global investment company abrdn have conducted a survey that found that almost four out of five people taking retirement are not seeking...

Lasting Power of Attorney What happens if an attorney dies?

Steve Bish

Apr 10

Lasting Power of Attorney What happens if an attorney dies?

Having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place gives you the security of knowing that someone will be able to deal with your affairs,...

Wills disputes - the 5 most common causes

Steve Bish

Mar 27

Wills disputes - the 5 most common causes

Over recent years, the courts have reported an increase in cases brought after a dispute has arisen over a Will. Today at S Bish Estate...

Steve Bish

Mar 12

Featured Member - Steve Bish

The BEST Foundation We are delighted to announce our newest Featured Member is Steve Bish of S Bish Estate Planning. Steve is the founder...

Steve Bish

Mar 5

Is a Will a private document?

When you write your Will, you may be wondering whether it will remain a private document or whether it is ever likely to become public.

New Powers of Attorney Act 2023 becomes law

Steve Bish

Feb 12

New Powers of Attorney Act 2023 becomes law

A new bill aimed at speeding up and simplifying the registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney has been passed by Parliament.

Value of unclaimed estates now exceeds £1 billion!

Steve Bish

Jan 18

Value of unclaimed estates now exceeds £1 billion!

The government’s unclaimed estates list has exceeded £1 billion in assets.

Steve Bish

Jan 10

The Pitfalls of a DIY Will

There are risks if a Will is not correctly drafted and many legal cases have stemmed from someone making a DIY Will.