Wills Articles

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

Free-will schemes raise money for good causes, but most families need more than a basic will. Learn how to spot the limits, avoid hidden costs, and still support charity on your terms.

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.

Whether a mobile home or houseboat, it is still your home. But do the Law and HMRC see it that way? Mobile residences are distinct from traditional property affixed to the land.

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