Making a will with stepchildren
Making a Will with stepchildren in England and Wales can be confusing as they aren't seen as your heirs. It is quite common now for there to be stepchildren in…
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Making a will with stepchildren
How do I amend my Will
A Will is a very complex and important document, there are certain parameters that need to be met to ensure it is legally valid. If you need to amend your…
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How do I amend my Will
How do I leave someone out of my Will
When deciding who would like to receive your estate after you die, you may want to leave someone out of your Will, this is called a Will exclusion. It could…
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How do I leave someone out of my Will
State Pension underpayments
In 2020 it was revealed that around 130,000 married or widowed people had their state pension underpaid due to a computer error. People who reached pension age before 6th April…
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State Pension underpayments
What is Intestacy – Who inherits if you die without a will?
The rules of intestacy will come into effect if someone dies in England and Wales without having a valid will. If someone makes a will, but it is not legally…
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What is Intestacy – Who inherits if you die without a will?
Combating Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
Developing dementia is one of the biggest concerns later in life. There is currently no cure and no certain way to prevent all types of dementia, and there is still…
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Combating Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
The cost of care and care homes
The cost of care can be a worrying subject for you and your family. As you reach a point in your life where you need help at home or may…
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The cost of care and care homes
What is your Last Will and Testament?
A last will and testament, also known as a will is a legal document stating what happens to your estate after you die. In your will, you outline who receives…
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What is your Last Will and Testament?
Lasting Power of Attorney: What is the difference between the two types?
There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney and it's important to understand the difference between them. One is responsible for your financial affairs, and the other is for…
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Lasting Power of Attorney: What is the difference between the two types?
Gardening later in life
We talked on previous blogs about staying healthier later in life, and one thing that is fantastic for mental and physical health is gardening. The joy of tending to something…
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Gardening later in life
