by Legacy Insights | Jun 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
After someone’s death, their beneficiaries have the option to change the way in which the estate is distributed. This is done by executing a Deed of Variation. When somebody dies, their affairs are wound up by their personal representative, either an executor, if they...
by Legacy Insights | Jun 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
As the pandemic pushes the annual death rate above average, research has found that it has prompted people to make a Will. A survey entitled the UK Wills, Trusts and Probate Market Report 2020 conducted by market research consultancy IRN Research found that of those...
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 Mark L | Mar 16, 2021 | Legacy Planning
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 | Feb 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Following someone’s death, their personal representative will wind up the estate, then prepare estate accounts. These accounts will include details of all the assets and liabilities in the estate When you make a Will, you will appoint someone to act as your executor....
