Category: Estate Planning

On May 16, 2025, the Law Commission of England and Wales unveiled a landmark proposal to introduce digital wills, modernising the country’s outdated will-making laws, marking the biggest reform since the Wills Act of 1837. At the heart of this reform is the legal recognition of electronic wills, allowing individuals to create and sign their… Continue reading Digital Wills: What the Law Commission’s Proposed Reform Means for You

Coming Soon: The Will Protect App! Estate planning might not be the most exciting task on your to-do list, but it’s one of the most important. Making sure your will is in place and up to date gives you peace of mind—and protects the people and things that matter most to you. At Will Protect,… Continue reading Estate Planning Just Got Easier: The Will Protect App Is Coming Soon

Step 1: Identifying a Potential Beneficiary or Beneficiaries Choosing a beneficiary or several beneficiaries during your estate planning process can be an emotional, difficult decision. These people will, after all, outlive you. Firstly, evaluate your family members and determine who you wish to include. Next, you could consider close friends who have been significant in… Continue reading Beneficiary Choices for Your Estate: A Step-by-Step Guide

Dying intestate: what does it mean? Dying intestate means passing away without a valid will. In such cases, the distribution of your assets and estate will be determined by the laws of intestacy. Who inherits the estate when someone dies intestate? In general, dying intestate means that your estate is distributed among surviving family members… Continue reading Don’t Leave Your Loved Ones in Limbo: Exploring the Implications of Dying Intestate

In our busy lives, thinking about our mortality and what happens to our assets after we’re gone can be uncomfortable. The consequences of not writing a will cannot be overstated due largely to the confusion, complexities, and cost that dying intestate can cause. By not writing a will you can leave your loved ones exposed… Continue reading The Risks of Not Writing a Will: 10 Key Points to Consider

In our latest blog we’re looking at estate planning and trusts and the benefits, risks and features of utilising trusts in your estate planning process.   Estate planning is the process of arranging the transfer of assets and properties after death. Trusts are legal instruments commonly used in estate planning to manage and protect assets,… Continue reading Estate Planning and Trusts | 7 Things you Need to Know

There are good reasons why you should write a will in the first place, but there are more reasons why you should go through a periodic estate planning review. When you go through the estate planning process you’ll examine your property, money, and possessions, consider who will be dealing with the estate and your beneficiaries,… Continue reading Estate Planning Review: 3 good reasons why you should update your will