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How to start the conversation around your inheritance and future security Trusts Blog You can start the conversation with your family by simply asking them if they have got their financial affairs in order by putting in place a will? 30 October 2023 3 min read
Wills For Young Adults: Reassessing the 'I haven't got much' misconception Trusts Blog Protect your future by rethinking wills. 13 October 2023 3 min read
The Importance Of Planning Ahead: Why a text or social media message isn't enough to make a will Trusts Blog Protect your legacy and plan ahead. 10 October 2023 3 min read
Disputing A Will: Lessons from the Anna Nicole Smith story Will Disputes Blog Highlighting the importance of keeping your will up to date so those who you want to inherit your estate, will actually do so. 4 August 2023 3 min read
Mirror and mutual wills - a case of smoke and mirrors? Wills Blog Mirror and mutual wills - a case of smoke and mirrors? 28 March 2023 3 min read
Jackie Chan's plan for his fortune Trusts Blog Jackie Chan's plan for his fortune 10 March 2023 2 min read
Dot Cottons Inheritance Tax bill Trusts Blog Dot Cottons Inheritance Tax bill 3 March 2023 3 min read
Learn from Heath Ledger's mistake! Trusts Blog Learn from Heath Ledger's mistake! 16 February 2023 3 min read
Get your legal affairs in order, by making a will! Trusts Blog Get your legal affairs in order, by making a will! 6 January 2023 3 min read
Why writing a clear will is key - Sir Michael Butler's £ 8-million 9-year family dispute Trusts Blog Why writing a clear will is key - Sir Michael Butler's £ 8-million 9-year family dispute 21 December 2022 3 min read
Who is the astronomer's best mate? Trusts Blog Who is the astronomer's best mate? 13 December 2022 3 min read
Autumn statement - cap on care Health & Social Care Blog Autumn statement - cap on care 12 December 2022 2 min read
Questions you should ask your children to encourage them to make a will Wills Blog Questions you should ask your children to encourage them to make a will 31 October 2022 4 min read
Giving to charity in your will Trusts Blog Giving to charity in your will 23 September 2022 3 min read
What does an executor of a will do? Trusts Blog What does an executor of a will do? 16 September 2022 3 min read
