
Aura Flights – Ashes into Space
When Samantha from the Aura Flights team got in touch to see if I would be happy to chat about the work they do, I was immediately interested. As...

Sideways disinheriting, when families divide
Sideways disinheriting is extremely common and can be very upsetting in the aftermath of a loved one passing. It has been highlighted by the...

When we all need a helping hand
We know what a Lasting Power of Attorney is….right? It seems pretty well known what a Lasting Power if Attorney is. It’s had varying names over...

Inheritance Rights in Scotland
Legal Rights of Succession in Scottish Law In Scotland there is a defined pathway by which an estate must pass whether a Will has been made or...

News flash; You DO already have a Will
A colleague told me recently how he explains to his clients that we all do already have Wills written for us by the law. Intestacy law does...

When should I revisit my Will?
“Nothing endures but change” wise words from Heraclitus, the brilliant Greek philosopher, and perhaps truer than ever in today’s fast paced...

What does it matter Who writes your Will?
Will writing is not currently a regulated industry, but it’s a very complicated one. And can have pretty huge consequences if things go wrong...

What does an Executor do?
Of course every estate is different, so each executor will have a different number of jobs to do, but over all they are responsible for the admin...

Why Trust a Will Trust?
A hugely common factor in most Wills is the need for a Will Trust to be included, but what is a Will Trust? Would you need one? Do they cost more?...

Remember a Charity week in the UK
From 10th to 16th September it is Remember a Charity week in the UK. Remember a Charity work with UK charities to help raise awareness and...

Fun and laughter on a Summer holiday
How are the summer holidays going? Are your cherubs still a joy to spend time with, grateful for all the time and activities you’ve enjoyed...

Last Will and Testament…?
Last Will and Testament…? It seems most us will go without a Will through our 30’s, with only 17% of 35-44 years old in the UK having a Will...