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How Can You Sign A Will, If You Are Physically Unable To Sign It?
That may seem a contradictory statement but there may be instances where someone with the (mental) capacity to sign a Will, lacks the physical ability to do so. Bearing in mind that a Will needs to be signed to be valid, this poses some interesting questions.
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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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Implications of Gifting Property
Thinking of Gifting Property to Reduce the Value of your Estate? Consider Tax Implications and Gift with Reservation of Benefit.
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Do you have to register a Will in the UK?
More than nine million people in the UK currently have their Wills registered with the National Will Register, the country’s will registration and search service. Registration is voluntary but it is recommended that you do so to help ensure that, following your death, your estate is dissolved in the way you set out in your Will.
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Body Donation – The Ultimate Gift
Have you ever considered donating your body to medical science? Perhaps you know someone who has.
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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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How can you stop someone contesting a Will?
My client was concerned that his mother had been influenced into making the Will in the way that she had. Unfortunately for my client, his mother’s Will contained a “no contest” clause.
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Court Of Protection’s Christmas Countdown
Spending time with loved ones over Christmas can raise questions. Check out our Court Of Protection Christmas Countdown where we address how we can help.
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What Happens To Your Social Media Accounts When You Die?
As of 2024, there are approximately 56.2 million social media users in the UK – a significant proportion of the UK population.
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Do You Really Know Who You Are Leaving Your Charitable Legacy To In Your Will?
Including a Charitable legacy in your Will is a generous and meaningful way to continue to make an impact after your death. It is important to think about who or what organisation will actually receive the legacy.
