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Wills & Estates

What happens if I die without a Will?

Of course no-one likes thinking or talking about dying but, a bit like taxes, it is a fact of life that is difficult to avoid. Therefore, frank conversations with family and your solicitor can give you peace of mind and ensure your wishes will be carried through. What...Read More

The role and responsibilities of an executor

After someone dies their affairs need to be put in order and their money, property and possessions distributed. An executor is legally responsible for carrying out the wishes of the deceased person according to their will. If the person dies with a valid will, the...Read More

Why you should have a Power of Attorney

A power of attorney is a legal document in which one person, legally called the donor, gives another trusted person (or persons) the right to make decisions such as medical or financial decisions on their behalf if the need arises. A power of attorney can only be set...Read More

What a Will Kit doesn’t do

We all know it is important to have a Will, but many of us simply have not yet found the time or got around to organising one. So, when we google “wills” and umpteen online ‘Will Kits’ appear we feel relieved. These on-line forms appear convenient – you just...Read More