Wills and estates

Most people write a Will with the best of intentions, then leave it untouched for years.  The recent case of McDaniel v Talbot demonstrates just how quickly life can outgrow an outdated Will and why it is important to keep your Will under regular review. In 2014, Mark Talbot made a Will expressly excluding his […]

Planning for the future is one of the most important steps you can take to protect the people and assets that matter most to you. Yet many people delay making a Will or putting arrangements in place, often believing it is something to deal with later in life. In reality, having a clear plan provides […]

The death of a loved one is a deeply emotional time, made more complicated if a Will cannot be found and there are ongoing financial commitments. The first step is to try to locate the Will. It may be stored with a solicitor, at a bank, or among personal papers at home. If it cannot […]

When someone passes away it can be an incredibly difficult and emotional time — especially if that person was responsible for running a farm. Matters can quickly become more complicated if a Will cannot be found and there are ongoing farm expenses that need urgent attention. The first priority is to make every effort to […]

A Will is one of the most important documents you will ever sign. It is your opportunity to decide who you would like your assets to go to following your death. The use of trusts in Wills, to help protect assets, is becoming more prevalent.  There is a common misapprehension that trusts are only used […]