James – thanks so much for a great question. So, gifts to minors (under 18) automatically create what is called a ‘bare trust’ if the named beneficiaries are under 18 at the point at which the testator (the person that made the will) dies. And yes, either named trustees (or failing that the named executors) assume responsibility for holding that [...]

Thanks so much for that Harry. So glad you found the site helpful. Best wishes from all at Team QLAW!

Thanks for reaching out Bryan. So, yes, you can refuse to answer your buyer’s enquiries (if there is good reason to refuse). BUT (big but!) stay focused on your primary aim here (presumably) – to sell your house! Pre-contract-enquiries do sometimes come in in ‘bits and bobs’ as you put it. Annoying, and difficult for the seller (and their solicitor) [...]

Hi Val and thanks so much for your question. I am so sorry you contact us regarding the passing of your late husband. Some interesting points in there. I am sure you are by now aware of the rules of intestacy, but if not, check out our article on that. So, first thing to think about is what is your entitlement under [...]

Julie posted this question in response to our blog explaining cash legacies which can be found HERE  

Hi Julie and thanks so much for reaching out. Without taking full ‘instructions’ from you we can not give specific advice. As a general generic rule of thumb the total amount of specific legacies tends to be a small proportion of total value of an estate. This is obviously specific to the particular circumstances of the person making the will. [...]

Hi Sharon and thanks so much for your comment. An interesting query. As per our post, it is generally considered ‘good practice’ to use legacies as relatively ‘token’ amounts. Relative is the key of course, as a £60k legacy in one estate might be huge, but modest in another (ie depending upon the overall value of the total estate. The [...]

Hi Sam and thanks so much for reaching out. I’m terribly sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. So, the simple answer is that the right of survivorship takes priority (meaning technically that you receive the property). HOWEVER, there are ways of undoing this by agreement between you and your brother. And, perhaps an argument too that whilst [...]

Hey Michelle, and thanks so much for reaching out. Yes, we can most definitely help with your settlement agreement! Please email us at employment@qlaw.co.uk and we can get everything under way. We can do everything remotely, using our industry leading APP, and any meetings will be by Zoom or Teams. As for amounts, yes, it is possible to negotiate with your employer [...]

Great question Patricia so thank you! Gifts to registered charities are entirely free of UK Inheritance Tax (IHT). Do reach out if you’d like help preparing your Will. Our expert Wills Solicitors can do everything remotely without any need for you to meet in person (we can do it all by Zoom, Teams, and/or our industry leading client APP). You [...]