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.

Safeguarding Your Children's Inheritance From Divorce or Financial Challenges

Steve Bish

Jul 23

Safeguarding Your Children's Inheritance From Divorce or Financial Challenges

There may be a situation where you want to leave an inheritance to your children but you have concerns about their spouses being able to...

Three different ways to leave money in your Will to your children

Steve Bish

May 28

Three different ways to leave money in your Will to your children

Parents usually want to leave their money in their Will to children and grandchildren.

The duties (and risks) of being an executor

Steve Bish

May 8

The duties (and risks) of being an executor

The executor to an estate has the job of winding up someone’s affairs after their death.

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 retirees aren't seeking professional advice

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

Nov 28, 2023

New parents? – It’s Time to Make a Will

If you have children, it is always recommended that you have an up-to-date, valid Will in place.

How to deal with a charity legacy as a personal representative

Steve Bish

May 10, 2023

How to deal with a charity legacy as a personal representative

We look at gifts to charities in Wills and, in particular, the duties of executors in these cases.

A Christmas Carol - updated for the world of Estate Planning

Steve Bish

Dec 14, 2022

A Christmas Carol - updated for the world of Estate Planning

Had she made an estate plan and a will she would have been advised to nominate guardians for her children.

Latest article for Inspire Magazine - Wills and Trusts as part of Estate Planning

Steve Bish

Dec 8, 2022

Latest article for Inspire Magazine - Wills and Trusts as part of Estate Planning

You probably want to make sure your estate goes to family, friends or organisations you support, known as Beneficiaries.