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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.
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.
Steve Bish
May 28, 2024
Paying the most unpopular of taxes Inheritance Tax
For those dealing with someone’s estate after their death, the Inheritance Tax bill can come as a nasty shock.
Steve Bish
May 22, 2024
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.
Steve Bish
May 8, 2024
Could your Will be invalid?
A Will is crucial in ensuring your loved ones will be cared for in the future in the way that you want.
Steve Bish
Apr 25, 2024
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
Steve Bish
Apr 16, 2024
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.
Steve Bish
Apr 10, 2024
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 27, 2024
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 12, 2024
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.
Steve Bish
Mar 5, 2024
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.
Steve Bish
Feb 12, 2024
Value of unclaimed estates now exceeds £1 billion!
The government’s unclaimed estates list has exceeded £1 billion in assets.
Steve Bish
Jan 18, 2024
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.
Steve Bish
Jan 10, 2024
8 reasons to use a Professional for Probate
There are many reasons why you might want to use a Professional Probate Practitioner for probate.
Steve Bish
Jan 4, 2024
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.
Steve Bish
Nov 28, 2023
What is an LPA certificate provider and what do they do?
If you are making a Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA, you will need a certificate provider to sign the LPA.
Steve Bish
Oct 19, 2023
October is Free Wills Month
As this month is Free Wills Month, we wanted to bring to your attention our charity partners that we work with.
Steve Bish
Oct 6, 2023
The increasing use of Wills to create Trusts
Today, at S Bish Estate Planning, we look at how Wills being used to create trusts to benefit loved ones after someone’s death.
Steve Bish
Sep 7, 2023
Prominent think tank calls for Inheritance Tax reforms
Today at S Bish Estate Planning we take a look at the current rates of Inheritance Tax and the new proposals.
Steve Bish
Aug 18, 2023
How a health and welfare Lasting Power of Attorney can help you and your family
A health and welfare Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows someone else to step in to make decisions for you.
Steve Bish
Jul 19, 2023
Probate – Frequently Asked Questions
If you are dealing with the affairs of someone who has died, you are likely to have many questions about probate.
Steve Bish
Jul 5, 2023
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