Ian at New ApproachMar 303 minHow do you own your property? How do you own your property? And why does it matter when you die? When you buy a home, often you are buying it with someone, and you...
Ian at New ApproachMar 301 minIs Your Will Up To DateResearch commissioned by SFE has revealed that almost half (47%) of brits who have a will haven’t updated it for more than five years,...
Ian at New ApproachMar 301 minWills WeekHalf of UK wills out of date: SFE launches "update your will" week | Today's Wills and Probate (todayswillsandprobate.co.uk)
Ian at New ApproachAug 13, 20213 minInheritance tax: Savers warned levy is 'obvious target' for Rishi Sunak's tax raidChancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak is looking for ways to raise money to help pay for spending during the pandemic. In March's...
Ian at New ApproachAug 13, 20213 minOnly 4 in 10 UK adults have a Will despite owning a propertyA recent IRN Wills and Probate Research Report, titled UK Wills & Probate Market 2020: Consumer Research Report, has found that fewer...
Ian at New ApproachAug 1, 20214 minThe Importance of A Lasting Power of AttorneyPower of attorney changes to upend inheritance tax plans - 'issues with HMRC' could arise Connor Coombe-Whitlock. From the Sunday...
Ian at New ApproachJul 22, 20213 minSHOULD YOU REVIEW YOUR WILLShould I Review My Will? Here at the Society of Will Writers we recommend that you review your estate plan every 3-5 years. This is to...
Ian at New ApproachJun 25, 20213 min‘Wills and financial planning – it’s time to talk’It’s time for the UK to overcome the tricky topic of finances after a death No professional can survive in a bubble, but it can be all...
Ian at New ApproachJun 15, 20211 minMoney Laundering RegulationsAs a will writer, you are required to take all reasonable and proper precautions to verify the identity of your client and that the...
Ian at New ApproachMay 25, 20212 minThe Money Advice Service & New ApproachWhat the MONEY ADVICE SERVICE says about Will Writing Companies. Should you use a will writing service? A will writing service could be a...
Ian at New ApproachMay 17, 20216 minClitheroe v Bond – lessons on testamentary capacityOn 21 May 2020, judgment was handed down on the sad but interesting case of Clitheroe v Bond. Permission was granted to appeal, with the...
Ian at New ApproachMay 17, 20211 minDigital Assets. Digital Assets: a key theme for Dying Matters Awareness Week (todayswillsandprobate.co.uk) “• Make sure that clear instructions are given...
Ian at New ApproachMay 5, 20212 minTakes me back to undergrad days: equity, trusts and a hangover. Secret trust not made rules Court The England and Wales High Court (EWHC) ruled that the late owner of a valuable collection of jewellery...
Ian at New ApproachMay 5, 20213 minChallenging a Will. In case of James v James the Court confirmed that when assessing whether a person has the necessary mental capacity to make a Will, the...
Ian at New ApproachApr 27, 20212 minCase Note - Re R (Deceased), 2021 EWHC 936 ChThe High Court (EWHC) have awarded two children born from a deceased man’s first marriage a total of £186,000 from his £814,000 estate....
Ian at New ApproachApr 8, 20212 minWhat is a Codicil?Codicils: Guidance. Although we advise that you consult a solicitor or will writer before altering the terms of your will, you can alter...
Ian at New ApproachApr 8, 20211 minEnd of Lockdown Half Price Offer.Call us today. Half Price offer. Professionally Written Last Will and Testament. Only £49.99. www.newapproachwills.com/contact
Ian at New ApproachApr 8, 20214 minTraditional Wills vs On-line WillsSophie McDonnell from Boyes Turner LLP discusses alternative will options and whether the less traditional methods will become more...
Ian at New ApproachApr 8, 20214 minNew Approach, The Best of Both Worlds. In a recent article Sophie McDonnell from Boyes Turner LLP discussed the alternative methods of will creation such as on-line wills and...
Ian at New ApproachMar 18, 20215 minAsset Protection Trusts. Do they Work?Asset Protection Trusts. Do they Work? www.newapproachwills.com/free-ebooks Age UK describes them as: “effectively a worthless piece of...