One problem which is quite common with home-made wills is that not all of the will maker’s property is effectively dealt with. When this happens, the estate or part of it may be dealt with in accordance with the rules of intestacy, which effectively can mean that the... Read More
A solicitor drafting a will uses language carefully to ensure that the meaning is clear and unambiguous. It should be possible for someone who knows nothing about the will maker’s circumstance to understand exactly what is meant. When someone writes their own will,... Read More
Even though will kits usually contain detailed instructions about how a will needs to be executed it is not unusual for these instructions to be overlooked or misinterpreted which can create real difficulties for the family after the person has died. One of the... Read More
In this four-part series, we aim to convince you in getting a Will. Notable stars have died without a Will, including Jimi Hendrix and Bob Marley and their families have battled for up to three decades in an attempt to settle the estates of their loved ones. In this... Read More
Are you buying or selling a house? If you have never done that before, you are likely to find it very overwhelming. Unless you are a lawyer, handling contractual issues can be a tough nut to crack. In fact, overlooking contractual details can cost you in terms of... Read More
