by Legacy Insights | Apr 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
When someone dies without leaving a Will, their estate is distributed according to the Rules of Intestacy (the Rules). The Rules state that the first £270,000 in the estate passes to any spouse or civil partner of the deceased. For this reason, it is important to...
by Legacy Insights | Apr 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
When someone becomes unable to manage their own affairs and they have not put a Lasting Power of Attorney in place, a relative or other representative can apply for a deputyship order allowing them to act on the person’s behalf. The application is made to the Court of...
by Legacy Insights | Apr 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
When you make a Will, you should appoint one or more executors to deal with the administration of your estate after your death. You can either choose a trusted relative or friend or appoint a professional. An executor is responsible for the winding-up of someone’s...
by Legacy Insights | Apr 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
When someone dies, their representative has the job of winding up their estate and finalising their affairs. If they have left a Will, then their representative is known as the executor of their Will. If there is no Will, then the job is undertaken by their...
by Legacy Insights | Apr 4, 2021 | News
The rules around the correct witnessing of a Will are strict. If they are not complied with, the Will is not valid and relatives and loved ones may miss out on the inheritance that was intended for them. The requirements for signing a Will are set out in the Wills Act...
