Wills

If you are planning on making someone under 18 the beneficiary of your will, there are several things to consider. We’ve got the information you need right here.

Here’s what we can learn from the famous Will Disputes of Paul Walker, Bob Marley and Pablo Picasso, to make sure that your final wishes are respected.

When dealing with the administration of your your estate after your death. Your executors will have a number of tasks to undertake in order to administer your estate, before they can carry out the instructions contained in your Will.

It is a common mistake to think that once you have made a Will you don`t need to check its contents regularly.

Over half of all adults currently living in the UK do not have a Will. What does this mean for them in the future?

To illustrate this point we can look at two of the most talented and highly regarded legends in the music industry, Jimi Hendrix and John Lennon.

A recent case of Rainey v Weller illustrates this problem although this particular case predates the current Covid pandemic.

So, you`ve made your Will and decided who the beneficiaries should be and what gifts or legacies you wish to leave them. How many of you are aware of the all-too-common problems and pitfalls that can occur?

The simple answer is yes and there are currently many self-drafted Wills currently being made. Numerous online sites are encouraging people to download a template and essentially have a go.