Understanding Wills

The Law Commission is reviewing whether courts should have power to accept Wills with small technical errors. Here’s what the proposal could mean for families in England and Wales.

A humorous but serious look at the “lemon juice bank robber” story and the Dunning–Kruger effect, showing why DIY Wills and LPAs can fail — and why a professional review or MOT is the only real test before it’s too late.

You don’t need to be a UK citizen or resident to make a valid will in England & Wales. Here’s what matters, and when to get specialist advice.

A clear guide to why a professionally written Will matters — protecting your loved ones, avoiding disputes, and ensuring your Will is legally valid.

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 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.

Let's delve into the intriguing stories of celebrities who, despite their immense wealth, either passed away without a will or left behind ambiguous and contentious legal documents. Their legacies often sparked disputes and raised questions about how their fortunes would be handled after their deaths.

Most people accumulate a great deal of ‘stuff’ throughout their lives. Some items are valuable in real monetary terms, while others hold sentimental value. Much of this personal property falls under the definition of ‘personal chattels’.

A survivorship clause is exactly what it sounds like: a clause in a will that makes a gift to a beneficiary conditional upon them surviving the testator by a set period. While these clauses are commonly used in modern wills, it’s clear that many people don’t appreciate the adverse effects they can have on an estate.

These are common questions regarding Wills, Trusts and Powers Of Attorney. All answers are simplified for the article; please get in touch with us directly for a fuller and personalised answer. No content on this website is advice.

Ten common misconceptions about writing a Will.