Wills Articles

Divorce changes how your Will works in England and Wales. Find out what happens to gifts, executors, and children’s inheritance — and how to avoid disputes.

A clear guide to Deeds of Variation: what they can and can’t do, the two-year limit, tax “read-back,” consent rules, FAQs, and why regular Will MOTs still matter.

Executors can sell a house as soon as probate is granted. This guide explains the rules, sale options, timelines, tax and council-tax considerations.

Business succession planning through Wills, Trusts, and LPAs protects your company, family, and employees. Discover how UK owners can safeguard their business legacy.

A Letter of Wishes adds context and guidance to your Will, trust, or LPA—helping executors, trustees, and attorneys follow your intentions with confidence.?

A clear guide to the 7-year inheritance tax rule: how gifts are treated, when taper relief applies, and how families can reduce tax with careful planning.

Learn how to ensure your Will includes transgender and non-binary family members in the UK. Fern Wills & LPAs explains the law, best practice, and real-life examples.

Blended families include couples who have children from previous relationships. As joyful and fulfilling as they can be, they also come with unique estate planning challenges — especially when it comes to ensuring everyone is treated fairly.

Discover how to exclude someone from your will while protecting your wishes. This article explains real-life cases, success stories, and the Inheritance Act 1975, with practical tips to avoid disputes and ensure your estate passes as intended.

A third of marriages in England and Wales involve someone who’s been married before—often with children from previous relationships. Blended families bring complex financial dynamics, so how do you provide for your new spouse while ensuring all your children inherit fairly? Here's how to balance love, legacy, and lifelong commitments.

Choosing music for a goodbye is a personal reflection of our identities, whether it's Sinatra, Beyoncé, or "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life." A Lloyds Bank study shows 80% of adults have selected their final songs, but only 59% have written a will, prioritizing funeral playlists over financial planning.

A codicil is a legal document used to make amendments to an existing will without the need to draft a completely new will. Codicils can be used to add, alter, or revoke specific provisions in a will, and there is no statutory limit to the number of codicils a testator may execute. However, using codicils requires careful consideration due to the risks and complexities involved.