Wills and inheritance
Making sure the paperwork is in place
How to contest a will and why
There are all sorts of reasons why people might be unhappy about the contents of a will, from concern about undue influence to surprise at who’s received what. For anyone who wants to contest a will after the fact, it’s a complicated and arduous process. David Williamson of Coles Solicitors explains why and how. Understanding […]
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Whose house is it anyway? A question of home ownership
The When They Get Older team recently read an article in the Telegraph highlighting how home ownership transferrals can be a bit tricky to organise in terms of tax and care planning. Local councils have employed inspectors to investigate elderly who sign their homes over to their children. These inspectors have the power to reverse […]
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Wills and Probate – why are they so important?
When it comes to preparing a will or organising probate a lot of us don’t know much about what’s involved. Here’s a comprehensive funeral guide from ArrangingaFuneral.com, for advice on how to navigate these waters in the event of a parent’s passing. Why is a will important? When a parent passes away, it can be […]
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