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Clear Guides to planning ahead.
Plain-English explanations of wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and the decisions around them.
Example drafts. The articles below are placeholder outlines that show how guides will appear. They have not been written or reviewed and are not legal advice.
Do I Need a Will?
A plain-English look at why people make wills, and who is most likely to benefit.
Unpublished · 4 min read
What Happens If You Die Without a Will?
How intestacy works in England and Wales, explained calmly and without alarm.
Unpublished · 5 min read
What Is a Mirror Will?
Two wills with matching terms: what they do, and what to know before choosing them.
Unpublished · 4 min read
What Is a Lasting Power of Attorney?
The two types of LPA, who is involved and how registration works.
Unpublished · 6 min read
What Should I Consider Before Making a Will?
A checklist of the decisions worth thinking about before you begin.
Unpublished · 5 min read
Can I Leave Different Amounts to My Children?
Unequal shares are possible. Here is what to think about first.
Unpublished · 4 min read
What Is a Testamentary Trust?
How a trust inside a will works, and when it might be relevant.
Unpublished · 5 min read
Who Can Be an Executor?
Choosing the people who will deal with your estate.
Unpublished · 3 min read
Who Can Witness a Will?
The signing rules that help a will be completed correctly.
Unpublished · 3 min read
When Should I Update My Will?
The life events that are good prompts to look at your will again.
Unpublished · 4 min read
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