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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.
When a basic will might not be enough…..
Trusts can seem complicated but knowing which Trust to use for your circumstances is key.
Steve Bish
Dec 3, 2022
Paper probate applications are taking up to six months, but going online is faster:
Bereaved people trying to unlock estates are waiting six weeks on average to obtain probate.
Steve Bish
Dec 2, 2022
Making requests in your will
Wills are not only for distributing your estate. You can also make requests within your Will.
Steve Bish
Nov 29, 2022
Row breaks out over astronomer's £400,000 fortune after he changed Will on death bed
bizarre court fight over the £400,000 fortune of a celebrated astronomer who left everything to his 'best friend in his will.
Steve Bish
Nov 24, 2022
Aaron Carter 'died without leaving a will' - leaving young son's inheritance in doubt
Aaron Carter reportedly died without making a will, meaning the decision of who inherits his estate will now fall to the state of California
Steve Bish
Nov 22, 2022
What Happens When Two Individuals Each Seek Letters Of Administration when Someone Deis Intestate?
Written by Stuart Parris Where a person dies intestate (i.e. without having made a Will), the Administration of Estates Act 1925 will...
Steve Bish
Nov 20, 2022
Inheritance plans are being torn up as the rising cost of living eats into savings
Financial inheritance legacies to the next generation are dwindling as people struggle to pay rising bills, new research reveals.
Steve Bish
Nov 17, 2022
Now families face cost-of-care crisis as nursing homes pass on rising prices to their residents
Families are heading for a cost of care crisis this winter as nursing homes pass on rising energy and food prices.
Steve Bish
Nov 10, 2022
Social care cap faces delay until election
The cap on social care costs promised by the Government could be delayed until after the next election, it emerged last night.
Steve Bish
Nov 2, 2022
Are You Amongst HALF of Over-40s Without a Will?
HALF of people over the age of 40 have not taken any steps to plan for later life or made a will
Steve Bish
Oct 26, 2022
Soaring house prices and frozen allowances force inheritance tax up to record £7BILLION
Britons are on track to pay a record £7billion in inheritance tax this year as a result of frozen allowances and soaring house prices.
Steve Bish
Oct 22, 2022
Unmarried recluse who died aged 70 leaves £250,000 to 31 relatives he never knew existed
A 70-year-old recluse who was living without electricity or gas has left a surprise windfall of £250,000 to 31 relatives.
Steve Bish
Oct 21, 2022
Fury over plan to delay social care cap to save £1bn
Nadine Dorries was last night leading a Tory revolt over Treasury plans to delay the social care price cap.
Steve Bish
Oct 20, 2022
Pay extra £2,625 to save your failed funeral plan: New blow to thousands of Safe Hands customers
Pay extra £2,625 to save your failed funeral plan: New blow to thousands of Safe Hands customers
Steve Bish
Oct 19, 2022
Why writing a will is top priority in inheritance planning
Anyone in this country who does not have a will places their estate at the mercy of rules created by the government.
Steve Bish
Oct 19, 2022
Matin Lewis - Warning to Unmarried Partners Without a Will
Mr Lewis highlighted a problem that unmarried couples who live together without a will could face
Steve Bish
Oct 15, 2022
Executor JAILED for failing to hand over £237,500 legacy in will.
Mark Totton was left in charge of his mother, Hazel Totton’s will and estate when she died in 2019
Steve Bish
Oct 12, 2022
Great news! Let's hope it happens.
I’d like inheritance tax to be abolished, says UK Treasury minister Andrew Griffith tells business people at Tory conference
Steve Bish
Oct 11, 2022
Video Witnessed Wills Legalisation Extended
Vulnerable people across England and Wales will continue to be able to have their wills witnessed via video-link up until 2024.
Steve Bish
Oct 7, 2022
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