Most people understand that a Will explains what your wishes are regarding money, property and children. However there are many other factors worthy of your consideration which might surprise you. What will happen to any pets? These days many of us see our pets as a member of the family. So if you have a…Continue reading
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Plans to increase probate fees scrapped by Ministry of Justice
Bereaved families no longer face the likelihood of an expensive bill when applying for probate, after controversial plans to raise probate fees is scrapped by the government. The proposal for increasing fees, announced last November, would have seen the current flat-fee system be replaced by a sliding scale of charges. How probate fees would differ…Continue reading
Get With The Times – Think About Your Digital Assets
In the modern day, estates are starting to change because of the increased usage and popularity of digital devices. This means that, when considering your estate and assets, there’s more than just physical items to consider, there’s your digital assets too. Digital Assets Generally, a digital asset is anything that’s stored in a binary format. This…Continue reading
Leaving Money for Pets in a Will
Although it may seem bizarre, some devoted owners do leave money for their pets in their Will. Th Will writing team at Wosskow Brown’s Gleadless Office has dealt with such cases before. Karl Lagerfeld Following the sad death of fashion designer, Karl Lagerfeld, news has emerged that he decided to include his cat in his Will.…Continue reading
Playing Hide and Seek With Your Money… NOT Fun!
There’s a surprisingly high number of people who’ve forgotten passwords to their savings accounts or pensions, therefore losing track of their own money. According to a recent survey, approximately seven million have cash flying around in ‘dormant accounts’ and 52% of these people blamed themselves… for forgetting the password! National Savings and Investments (NS&I) quizzed…Continue reading