Department: Making A Will

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22.3.2024 | Katie de Swarte

Forged Wills

If the contents of a will comes as a surprise, then one of the things to consider is whether the...

31.8.2023 | Suzanna Baker

Can Someone With Dementia Make A Will or...

It’s a sad reality in an ageing population that more people than ever suffer from dementia in the UK....

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19.7.2022 | Jenny Walsh

Beware of appointing your children as executors

Where tensions exist between family members, making your children the executors of your will can cause huge problems with probate,...

1.1.2022 | Jan Atkinson

Married with children from a previous relationship – how...

There are several ways of doing this. If sufficient assets are available apart from the family home, dividing those between...

25.9.2020 | Jan Atkinson

Making a Will by video link

The Government has recently announced plans to allow for the witnessing of Wills and Codicils by video conferencing. This is...

10.6.2020 | Jan Atkinson

Leaving money to charity in your will

Why leave money to charity in your Will? Leaving money to charity in your will is a significant source of...

26.3.2020 | Elspeth Neilson

Property up to £1m can be inheritance tax...

Changes to inheritance tax allowances mean married couples can leave property worth £1 million tax-free from 6 April. Modest houses in parts...

19.12.2019 | Elspeth Neilson

Hampstead solicitor becomes notary public

Hampstead solicitor Elspeth Neilson of Osbornes Law has qualified as a notary public (a notary), meaning she can now certify...

22.10.2019 | Jan Atkinson

Property abroad? Beware of forced heirship rules

Whether it’s a holiday home, an investment property or a place you want to retire to, if you own...

9.8.2019 | Maggie Leiper

How to Protect Yourself From Will Scams

Much has been written about protecting older or vulnerable people from online scams – according to Age UK, an older person...

31.7.2019 | Suzanna Baker

Residence Nil Rate Band

What is the Residence Nil Rate Band? The Residence Nil Rate Band is an additional nil rate band. It can...

26.7.2019 | Jenny Walsh

What happens to your digital assets on death?

This question has become increasingly prominent with the advancement of technology and the increase in social media platforms. Digital assets...

3.7.2019 | Jan Atkinson

Assets abroad? Why you may need more than...

As more of us become internationally mobile, it’s increasingly common to own assets abroad. Yet lawyers say many people...

31.5.2019 | Elspeth Neilson

The Problem with DIY Wills

The Law Gazette has recently reported that ‘DIY Wills’ are being blamed for the rise in probate disputes, and this...

25.3.2019 | Jan Atkinson

Cross Border Issues – Wills and Succession

An increasing number of individuals have connections with more than one jurisdiction. Conflicting rules can significantly affect their estate planning...

25.3.2019 | Jan Atkinson

Intestacy Rules

What Happens When Someone Dies Without a Will? It is estimated that between half and two-thirds of the adult population...

13.11.2017 | Katie de Swarte

Mutual Wills

The High Court’s decision in the recent case of Legg and Burton v Burton [2017] has highlighted the issues surrounding...