What You Need to Know About Property Ownership and Estate Planning
How you own your house affects what happens to it when you pass on. A home that is co-owned as joint tenants is dealt with differently from one that is owned as tenants in common.
How you own your house affects what happens to it when you pass on. A home that is co-owned as joint tenants is dealt with differently from one that is owned as tenants in common.
When you’re buying a house or property with a loved one, estate planning is rarely front of mind. However, how you own the house can… Read MoreProperty ownership and your Will
Many of us know how important it is to take great care when asked to sign legal documents correctly, and it’s particularly important when it… Read MoreThe Implications of Not Signing Your Will Properly
Blended families are increasingly common but not all look like the Brady Bunch, which is why greater care needs to be taken when it comes… Read MoreEstate Planning for Blended Families
“Could you please pass the turkey, and let’s talk about Wills.” Estate planning may not be an obvious subject to discuss over the Christmas table,… Read MoreWhy the holidays is the perfect time to discuss estate planning
In our last post we talked about the importance of creating a future life plan for loved ones with disabilities. Once you have established a… Read MoreEstate Planning for Loved Ones with a Disability
One of the biggest concerns parents and carers of people with a disability face, is how their loved one will be supported in the future,… Read MoreFuture Planning for Loved Ones with a Disability
Retirement these days looks very different to the generations before us. It’s not as clear-cut as working one day and fully retiring the next. With… Read MoreAre you ready to retire?
One of our biggest aims for clients is that their estate is administered efficiently and as painlessly as possible. A high quality, legally binding Will… Read MoreEstate Administration Problems & How to Avoid Them
Estrangement – Who Can Make A Claim? and How to Protect Your Assets It’s an unfortunate fact for some families that estrangement can occur between… Read MoreEstranged Children & Wills
Why and how to safely share your online details We all hear often enough how we should never share our online usernames and passwords –… Read MoreSocial Media and Estate Planning
Many people assume that having a Will alone is enough to manage all of your assets. While having a high quality Will is a great… Read MoreWhat assets are included in your estate and covered by your Will?
Buying a home for the first time is one of the most exciting and important decisions you will ever make. The process though can seem… Read MoreTips for First Time Home Buyers
Whether you think you don’t need an Estate Plan or you don’t want to think about it at all, estate planning is important…and is one… Read MoreWhy Estate Planning is the Most Unselfish Thing You Can Do
Having a child is one of the most exciting times in a parent’s life but wondering what will happen to your child if you’re not… Read MoreAppointing a guardian for my child
One of the biggest estate planning myths is that only older or chronically ill people need Wills. This is simply untrue. While healthy and young… Read MoreYoung & Healthy People Need Wills Too
Something that we all have in common is that we can’t control time. When we arrive at retirement age although it’s a time for us… Read MoreShould You Downsize During Retirement
Don’t put off your estate planning because it seems overwhelming or too hard. Use this checklist to make the process simple. Your Estate Planning Checklist… Read MorePlanning Your Estate – A Must-Do Checklist
Most small business owners are known for devoting a lot of time and effort to making their business a success. Unfortunately not as many business owners… Read MoreEstate & Succession Planning for Business Owners
When it comes providing for your loved ones in your Will, most people think immediately of their children and other family members who may be… Read MoreCaring for your pets when you can’t