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Why You Shouldn’t Write Your Own Will
Research shows that nearly two thirds of UK adults do not have a Will. It is one of those things people routinely neglect, even though a Will is a vital way of protecting wealth, legacy and loved ones. If you have been putting it off, one tempting solution might be to write your own Will, but is this the best solution?
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What Is a Deed of Variation of a Will?
A deed of variation (also known as an instrument of variation) enables the beneficiaries to change a Will after the death of an individual so that the estate is distributed in a different way to that set out by the deceased. In this article we will look below about how a deed of variation works, the potential benefits, and the ways in which the need for one can be avoided.
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Can a judge reject a consent order?
The divorce process can be a stressful and emotional time for any family. Not only do you have to come to terms with the breakdown of your relationship and what the future looks like ahead, you also have to address the practical matters arising from your separation.
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How Do I Get Into Conveyancing?
Team leader Kirstie Mitchell explains how to get into conveyancing and it may not be the route you thought.
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What Makes Conveyancing An Interesting Career?
If you are a natural born problem solver conveyancing may be the role for you!
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What Are the Duties of an Executor of a Will?
The executor of a Will is crucial to the probate process which sees a deceased person’s estate distributed according to their wishes. While it is a role often carried out by friends or relatives of the individual, some find greater peace of mind in seeking the help of legal experts.
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What is the Difference between a Will and a Trust?
Wills and trusts are both important ways of giving yourself the peace of mind that your assets will benefit your loved ones in the way you wish. They can be used in tandem with each other (with a trust being set up within your to be effective on your death) or be totally separate.
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Diary Of A Conveyancer
Daniella Afonso spills the beans on a day in her role as a conveyancer for National Conveyancing Week.
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Are Mutual Wills Enforceable?
Mutual Wills in the UK occur when a couple draw up Wills at the same time that are identical or virtually identical. Crucially, to be mutual Wills the intention is that both parties should agree if any changes are to be made during their joint lives and a surviving partner will be limited to the changes that they can make to their Will following the death of the first partner.
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Why Use Mediation to Help Resolve Family Disputes?
For many people family mediation has proved a highly effective way of resolving disputes involving arrangements for children, finance and property, allowing them to move on with their lives. Figures from the Family Mediation Council (FMC) show that over 70 per cent of cases that go to mediation are successfully resolved.
