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Single Will vs Mirror Will: Which Is Best for Your Estate?
By Mark Riley | Sep 26, 2025
Understanding the difference between single wills and mirror wills is essential for effective estate planning. Estate planning is more than just creating a legal document. It ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes, provides security for your loved ...
Understanding Will Trusts and Inheritance Tax
By Mark Riley | Aug 19, 2025
A will trust is a type of trust created in your will, which only comes into effect once you die. It allows you to decide how your trust property, including your home and other assets such as money and shares, ...
Complete Guide To Will Trust Estate Planning
By Mark Riley | Jan 16, 2025
Will trust estate planning in the UK helps you manage and distribute your assets after death using both a will and a trust for enhanced control and protection. This guide will explain why it’s important and how you can get ...
What Is Medical Misconduct
By Mark Riley | Oct 18, 2024
Medical misconduct occurs when healthcare providers in the UK deliver substandard care that harms patients, such as misdiagnosis or surgical errors. This article explores what constitutes medical misconduct, its repercussions, and the legal avenues available if you are affected. Key ...
Importance Of A Will: What You Need To Know
By Mark Riley | Jun 21, 2024
Understanding “what is the importance of a will” is crucial for anyone looking to ensure their wishes are honoured after they pass away. A will determines who inherits your assets, provides for your minor children, and can reduce family disputes ...
How A Property Trust Will Can Protect The Value Of Your Home
By Mark Riley | Dec 17, 2022
It's not something most people think about, but it's essential to write a Will and preserve your wealth for your family's future after your death. Among other steps you can take, you should ensure your home is handled according to ...
A Guide To Placing Deceased Estates Notices In The Gazette
By Mark Riley | Nov 8, 2022
If you are an executor or administrator of a Will, you are responsible for dealing with any claims against the estate. After you receive a grant of probate, Section 27 of the Trustee Act 1925 recommends that you place something called ...
How To Write Your Own Will And Should You?
By Mark Riley | Oct 27, 2022
Writing a Will is often on everybody’s to-do list, but it usually keeps getting put off. If you’re young and healthy, it’s seen as something you only need to do when you’re older. And if you are older, its delay ...
How To Be An Executor For A Will And What You Should Expect?
By Mark Riley | May 19, 2022
When a close friend or family member dies, it can be devastating and going through paperwork, wills, and estate documents as their executor might be the last thing you want to do. But it could also be a welcome diversion ...
What Are The Benefits Of Discretionary Will Trusts?
By Mark Riley | Dec 15, 2021
If you’re looking to make sure all your property and financial assets stay protected during life, giving you more flexibility should your circumstances change, and are distributed as you wish after your death, a Discretionary Will Trust is becoming an ...