Articles #Executors

Why a professionally drafted Will protects loved ones, avoids disputes, and keeps the signed original safe, recorded and retrievable.

Where you can & can’t scatter ashes in England & Wales, what permissions are needed, and how to record wishes in your Will or Letter of Wishes.

A Letter of Wishes adds practical context to your Will, trust and LPAs, helping the people you appoint act with confidence.

A practical guide to digital legacy for authors and families: what happens to online accounts and social media, and how to protect digital assets like manuscripts, rights and royalties. Covers how Wills, LPAs and Letters of Wishes fit together.

Can you update a Will without rewriting it? This guide explains why a full review is usually the safer option, when a fresh Will is better, and what to do next.

Unsure what to do after someone dies? Understand the first steps, what executors do, and how Fern can introduce you to professional support.

Choose help with particular estate tasks or broader administration. Understand costs and ask Fern for a specialist introduction.