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…
The spectre of care home fees can loom large for older couples. Richard Barlow explains how you can stop some of the value in your property being swallowed up… My wife and I are about to make new wills. As we own our house jointly, we’re worried it will be Read more…
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. If you’re part of a modern extended family, your will needs to reflect your unique circumstances. This month, Richard Barlow explains more… My Read more…
Having children can put a whole new perspective on making a will. This month, Chaanah discusses how to protect their future… We’ve just had our second child. Can our existing wills be updated or do we need to start from scratch? You need to check the wording in your existing 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…
Contrary to the beliefs of outspoken celebrities, the majority of the parents want to provide for their family with their inheritance. This is evidenced by the increasing numbers of life interest trust wills we are creating for couples who own property. This type of will can be used to ensure Read more…
A long-standing court battle between a number of charities and a daughter who had been left out of her mother’s Will has finally concluded, following a judgment of the Supreme Court which overturned the Court of Appeal’s previous decision and re-instated the original Judge’s decision. Some 13 years after the Read more…
It takes chutzpah – and dubious morals – to call someone up, announce the existence of a distant relative, then reveal a sizable inheritance, which you’re going to make sure they don’t see. We all know scammers exist. I’m sure you’ve received an email from long lost uncle Tom in Read more…