FAQ’s

    What is a Will?

    Why do I need a Will?

    What information is needed to prepare a Will?

    Once I have a Will can I forget about it?

    Can a Will become out of date?

    What happens if I need to change my Will?

    What is an Enduring Power of Attorney?

    What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? Is it the same as an EPA?

    What information do you need to prepare one for me?

    How much does a Will cost?

    How much does a Power of Attorney cost?

    Is it necessary to register your Will somewhere?

    Do you have to register a Power of Attorney?

    What does administration of an estate mean?

    What is probate?

    What do you do if there isn’t a Will?

    What do you do if there is no money or assets and there are debts to pay?

    What can you do if someone has been left out of a Will?

    What can you do if you think a Will has been unfair to someone?

    Can someone left out of the Will make a claim?

    Does every estate have to pay tax?

    How can we pay any tax due before we can sell an asset such as a house?

    How are gifts relevant to the administration of an estate?

    What is a trust?

    What is the purpose of a trust in a Will?

    Who should I chose as a trustee?

    What is a testamentary guardian and why would I need one?

    What is a pre-owned asset?

    What does the Court of Protection do?

    What is meant by undue influence / duress?

    Can my Will deal with my holiday home abroad?

    What effect does a gift to charity in my Will have?

    How can I deal with my business through my Will?

    Why is it important how I own my property with others?

    Are pre-nuptial agreements worth having?

    Why would I need a cohabitation agreement?

    Why does joint ownership of property matter?

    How can lost assets be traced?

    What is a lifetime gift and what is its effect?

    What do I do about my holiday home abroad?