27 October 2016
What will your legacy look like? Including a Charity in your Will
Three quarters of people in the UK support a charity during their lifetime. However, many people do not realise that providing for a charity in their Will is also an option for them.
26 October 2016
Did "Fifth Beatle" know his Will would cause family rift?
A dispute over the will of the man who once produced the Beatles throws light on some of the issues that arise and may suggest how room for argument can be kept as narrow as possible though intelligent preparation.
24 October 2016
Ten reasons not to give away the family home
Today there are over 11 million people in the UK aged over 65, and nearly 80% own their own home. Unfortunately, giving away the family home (whether outright or into trust) tends to be a pretty bad idea for a number of reasons…
13 October 2016
Expats in the UAE – Sun, Sea, Sand & Wills?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has an expatriate population of over 8 million and growing. In Dubai, driven by the employment and investment opportunities it has a British expat community representing over 12% of the population. A significant number of these expats have assets in the UAE as well as back home in the UK.
20 September 2016
Disputed wills and mental capacity
If a Will appears rational then there is a presumption that the individual making the will (the testator) had mental capacity and the Will will be admitted to probate unless anyone can produce sufficient evidence to the contrary.
