by Legacy Insights | Apr 13, 2021 | Estate Planning, Wills
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 4, 2021 | News, Wills
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...
by Legacy Insights | Mar 30, 2021 | Inheritance Tax, Probate, Trusts, Wills
As unwanted Christmas gifts languish in the corner, research reveals the huge investment power of a small pot of money given to children and invested for later life. Opinium Research on behalf of St James’s Place asked parents of under-18s how much would be spent on...
by Mark L | Mar 16, 2021 | Inheritance Tax, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Legacy Planning, Wills
Legacy Planning is an extremely valuable, and often overlooked part of good financial management. We have asked Mark Layzell – Co-founder and Managing Director of Legacy Matters for some top tips on effective Legacy Planning. Why is Legacy Planning so important to...
by Legacy Insights | Mar 9, 2021 | Estate Planning, Probate, Wills
After someone’s death, the executor named in their Will is responsible for winding up their estate. If the executor dies, either before or during the estate administration, there is a process which must be gone through to find and appoint another executor. The...
by Legacy Insights | Feb 2, 2021 | News, Wills
As the problems of the pandemic continue, there has been a huge rise in the number of people searching online for instructions on writing their own Will. With difficulties in visiting solicitors’ offices, it can be tempting to have a go at writing a Will yourself....
