Who looks after your pet when you die?
According to a recent survey around 50%* of us own a pet in the United Kingdom. So it is not surprising that many of us [Read more]
Category: Making a Will
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Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney – When is the right time to act?
Chris Kelly recently wrote an article for Age UK Essex about the importance of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney to ensure your personal wishes are [Read more]
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How do I reduce the risks of my Will being contested?
This is an extremely emotive, usually case-specific, subject and this article is aimed at being a brief overview of the subject. Anyone making a Will (known [Read more]
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Who should I appoint as my Executor and what will they do?
“Who should I appoint as my Executor?” This is a very common question that I am asked by clients making their Wills and also by [Read more]
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The Residence Nil Rate Band
“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” Confucius The new Residence Nil Rate Band (“RNRB”) came into effect on 6th April [Read more]
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Is it time to update your Will?
Have you made a Will? Yes? That’s great, but is it up-to-date? Many people make their Wills, sigh with relief that they don’t have to [Read more]
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Guide to Making a Will
Understand the problems caused if you die without making a Will, and the roles of executors and beneficiaries.
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Claims on estates and the issue of Testamentary Freedom
English Law has always recognised the concept of testamentary freedom. That is, the freedom to leave your estate to whoever you choose and having no [Read more]
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Age UK Essex – Later Life Planning Conference – 11th/12th October 2016
Leonard Gray are proud to be sponsors this year of the Age UK Essex Later Life Planning Conference to be held across two days on [Read more]
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Changing your Will after divorce or separation
If you’ve just been through, or are going through, a marriage or relationship breakdown, making a new will is probably the last thing on your [Read more]