Wills Articles

Being appointed as an executor is a responsibility at a time where they are grieving the loss of a loved one.

Many people don’t realise the effects getting married or divorced can have on your estate, whether you die with a Will or intestate (without a Will).

If someone dies and their estate is worth more than the basic Inheritance Tax threshold, their estate may qualify for the residence nil rate band (RNRB) before any Inheritance Tax is due.

20 potential scenarios outlining what could happen to your assets after your passing.

A practical guide explaining the roles and duties of executors and trustees in a UK Will, including a step-by-step checklist, real-life examples, FAQs, and key legal points.

Ten common misconceptions about writing a Will.

Do you feel lucky enough to gamble your house and life savings? Or are you going to call Fern Wills, talk it through over a cup of coffee and avoid the 8 most common errors in Wills and the 50+ most common errors in LPAs?

Couples usually buy a property together as joint tenants, which means they both own the entire property, and the ownership automatically transfers to the surviving owner in case of one owner's death. If you want to gift your share of the home in your Will, you must change the ownership to tenants in common

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The concept of ‘common law marriage’ is only a myth and has no legal basis. In the eyes of the law, you could have met online yesterday. Unless.....

Have you added making a Will to your list? Why should you? Let’s take a look.

We've heard some genuinely funny statements from our clients. So, let us share a few gems from our experiences.