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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

This blog, “Gifting and Inheritance Tax: What You Need to Know for Estate Planning” looks in depth at the implications of Inheritance Tax on your estate and gifting to your loved ones as a way to share your wealth.    Planning what happens to your assets after you pass away can feel like a daunting… Continue reading Gifting and Inheritance Tax: What You Need to Know for Estate Planning

Choosing the wrong executor or trustee can have far-reaching effects for your estate and chosen beneficiaries. In this blog we’re going to look at the role of the executor, why it’s crucial to choose the right executor or trustee, and the consequences if things go wrong. The Role of an Executor and Trustee Before looking… Continue reading The Risks of Choosing the Wrong Executor or Trustee

As we move into 2025, significant changes to inheritance tax and capital gains tax are on the horizon. These adjustments have the potential to impact estates, beneficiaries, and wealth transfer strategies. Understanding these changes is crucial for ensuring your assets are protected and distributed according to your wishes. In this blog, we will explore the… Continue reading Protecting Your Estate in 2025: Navigating Upcoming Changes to Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax

Updating your will after divorce is an essential step in estate planning, and one that people often fail to consider at an early stage. Similarly, should you remarry, putting in place the right measures in your estate to protect your assets and ensure that the right people benefit from your life is often overlooked.  … Continue reading Divorce and Remarrying: Why Updating your Will is Critical

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

Whether your estate is large or small, understanding inheritance tax is extremely important. This Tax (IHT) affects how much of your estate is taxable after you have passed away, which is why many people plan ahead in order to reduce the amount their family and loved ones could have to pay. In this guide, you… Continue reading Our Simple Guide to Inheritance Tax

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

have you considered the risks if you lose mental capacity? An LPA (Lasting Power of Attorney) is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone to make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so due to mental incapacity or other circumstances. Not having a valid Lasting Power of Attorney in… Continue reading LPA: Acting Now to Ensure your wishes are followed