How do I cancel my Will? The rules around both making and cancelling a Will are very particular. There are a number of ways a will can be ‘revoked’ (the legal phrase for ‘cancel’) – some intentional, some perhaps not! Here, we take a look at what does and does not [...]
Does Marriage Cancel a Will? Getting married is a time when we should contemplate our mortality - & review our will(s)…! The simple answer is yes, marriage does cancel (aka ‘revoke’) a will. So, when your wedding preparations are underway, add ‘make a will’ to your list of wedding to-do’s! Failing [...]
How do I make a Will? You can make your own will - but do you want to risk it? Yes, you can make your own will. And, here is an explanation of what you need to think about when doing so. Let’s start at the beginning, and ask ourselves what [...]
How do I contest a Will? There are various grounds for contesting a Will. A will can generally be contested for one of two reasons:- INVALID – the will is for some reason deemed invalid; or FAMILY PROVISION – whilst technically valid, it failed to make adequate provision for persons previously [...]
What if a beneficiary of my Will dies before me? It is important that your will states what happens if a beneficiary dies before you. Unless your Will covers off this scenario, then the following applies:- Cash legacies – these will simply ‘fail’ and fall into the residuary estate ‘pot’ Residuary [...]
What is a Deed of Variation (change your inheritance in a Will)? A deed of Variation allows a beneficiary to change a Will retrospectively. A deed of variation is a legal document used by the beneficiary of a will to effectively retrospectively change the will under which they have benefited. It [...]
Can I make my own Will? To be valid, a will must be in writing, signed, and witnessed by two independent adults. Yes, you can make your own will, and it be valid in the UK. Let’s take a look at what makes a will valid, and if you are going [...]
UK Will – Assets Abroad? It is important to make sure your estate planning covers assets abroad correctly. If you have assets outside of the UK, you may well need a ‘foreign will’, as well as one here in the UK. But beware, there are various potential trip hazards! There are [...]
Does everything pass by my Will? Not everything passes via our will on death. When it comes to ‘estate planning’, we need to think beyond just our will. Not everything does (or can) pass by our will. Some assets will ‘do their own thing’ for whatever reason. So, when you do [...]
What is a Revocation Clause in my Will and what does it do? The revocation clause in your will cancels all previous wills that you have made. A well drafted will is often a simple, short document, that may on the face of it appear it is something that anyone could [...]
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