Writing a Will is one of the most important things you can do to protect your loved ones, yet it's surprisingly easy to overlook key details. Many people assume a Will is straightforward, decide who gets what, sign it, and you're done. But in reality, [...]
Blended families are increasingly common, and with them come unique challenges when it comes to estate planning. Relationships may be more complex, and the way assets are shared often requires careful thought. Drafting a Will within a blended family context, therefore, calls for a delicate [...]
During the uncertainty of the COVID-19 Lockdown, many individuals chose to use this time to get their affairs in order. Unfortunately, this has led to legal issues surrounding the validity of these Wills, specifically, the signing and witnessing process. A recent article published in Today’s [...]
One of the most important steps you can take for later life planning is preparing a Will, and it’s important to get it right the first time. There are several common mistakes that are made that can lead to disputes, confusion, and even invalidate the [...]
The legal process that follows a loved one’s death can be emotionally challenging. This can become even more stressful and upsetting if there is uncertainty surrounding the validity of the deceased’s Will. While Wills are generally considered to be an accurate reflection of the deceased’s [...]
Often people associate the necessity of having a Will in place as something to do later in life or at the point where they may own a property, or assets of a more substantial value. This means they may fail to put in place a [...]
Welcome to another edition of our series and in this article, we will look at the best practices and top tips to consider when searching for the right solicitor to write or update your Will. For many of us having a Will drawn up is [...]
When preparing for the future, it’s important to have a Will in place. For many of us it appears at the bottom of a To-Do list and is something that you ‘must get round to’. Our Private Client team at Backhouse prepare Wills for clients [...]
Traditionally January and February are the coldest months in the UK and a time to wrap up warm. Of course, as we write this, the contrary British weather has decided to disagree and it's a balmy 10 degrees outside, but who knows what the coming [...]
The Will market is full of adverts and offers to have a cheap Will drafted, or to buy a 'DIY Will'. It is important to understand the risks involved when trying to do it the 'cheap way', as it could result in problems or costly [...]
