Clear, jargon-free articles on wills, LPAs, inheritance tax, probate, and protecting your family's future.
December 02, 2025
A Will is one of the simplest but most important documents you’ll ever make. It sets out exactly what you want to happen to your property, money and personal items when you die...
December 03, 2025
A Lasting Power of Attorney allows you to appoint someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you ever lose the ability to make them yourself...
December 02, 2025
If you lose mental capacity and do not have an LPA: No one automatically gains legal authority to manage your finances...
December 02, 2025
Inheritance Tax is charged at 40% on the value of your estate above certain allowances...
December 02, 2025
There are several ways people commonly reduce IHT exposure, including lifetime gifts, making use of allowances...
December 02, 2025
Digital assets now form a significant part of many estates. These can include online bank accounts, social-media accounts...
December 02, 2025
Probate is the legal process of administering an estate after someone has died. It allows executors to access bank accounts...
December 02, 2025
An executor is the person legally responsible for carrying out your Will. Their duties may include registering the death...
December 02, 2025
Wills should be reviewed every 3–5 years, or sooner after major life events such as marriage or divorce...
December 02, 2025
A Will review is a simple check-up to ensure your current Will is still accurate, valid, and aligned with your estate...