A will can provide little information about what the deceased owned at the time of death. This month, Gabriel Swales highlights how easy it is for assets to be lost or overlooked… When someone dies, it is the responsibility of the executor, or administrator if there is no will, to Read more…
Administering a loved one’s estate is a huge responsibility. This month, Lucy Carrick discusses the process involved and how you can avoid unnecessary upset… What does administration of an estate involve? When administering an estate, you are responsible for identifying and valuing your loved one’s assets, including any property, bank Read more…
Taking about death might not be easy, but it is hugely important. This month, Hannah Montague highlights the need to address this last taboo with friends and family… Each year, thousands of pounds from deceased estates goes unclaimed, simply because family members never spoke about the assets they had accrued Read more…
WILLPOWER: Your assets can diminish quickly when care home fees need paying. This month, Clare Davies explains how they impact on your estate… My mother recently moved into a residential home. Will she have to pay for her care? Care home fees are means tested, so the local authority will Read more…
It is estimated lost assets worth £15 billion are waiting to be claimed in the UK, a figure that is likely to increase as we embrace digitisation. This month, Ben Brown explains how this complicates the role of executors… The recent sudden death of Gerald Cotton, founder of Canadian cryptocurrency, Read more…
WILLPOWER: Our wills and probate experts answer your questions about making or reviewing a will. If you have a query you would like them to address, email marketing@tayloremmet.co.uk Everyone’s heard of inheritance tax, but how does it affect you? This month, Richard Barlow covers the basics… I have assets worth Read more…
ASK ROSS: To mark last weeks Cohabitation Awareness Week, Ross explains how to ensure you don’t lose your partner and your home should the worst happen… My girlfriend and I have recently bought a house together. Do I need to make a will or is she entitled to inherit my Read more…
If you’ve never made a will before, the process can be daunting. This month, Chaanah outlines what to expect. I’m about to make a will for the first time. What should I consider? Before seeing a solicitor to talk about making a will, you should think about what you have Read more…
Our recent online poll found the majority of people understand the importance of making a will, but not of keeping it updated. Major life events such as getting married or having a child can invalidate your will. Contact one of our specialists to arrange a free 30 minute consultation. Recently Read more…
“I’ve made a Will so my executors won’t need to obtain Probate”. Whilst many people may believe this to be true, it is in fact a common misconception and whilst it might be the case that Probate isn’t required to deal with a deceased person’s estate, the existence of a Read more…