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Practical articles for people planning wills in England and Wales.

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Intestacy: What Happens Without a Will

A practical guide to intestacy in England and Wales, including who inherits, common pitfalls, and how to avoid unintended outcomes.

9 min read
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Executors & Administration

Executors: Roles, Duties, and How to Choose

Understand what executors do in England and Wales, who to appoint, and the practical responsibilities they take on after death.

8 min read
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Intestacy & Inheritance

Inheritance Tax: What Most Families Need to Know

A practical introduction to inheritance tax in England and Wales, including common thresholds, planning points, and where wills fit in.

9 min read
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Executors & Administration

LPA and Wills: How They Work Together

Understand the difference between a will and a Lasting Power of Attorney, and why most people should treat them as complementary documents.

8 min read
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Types of Wills

Trusts in Wills: When They May Be Appropriate

An overview of trust provisions in wills, when they might be used, and why clear drafting matters in more complex family or asset situations.

9 min read
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After a Death

Bereavement Guide: First Practical Steps

A calm, practical bereavement guide for England and Wales covering first steps after a death and where wills and probate fit in.

8 min read
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Getting Started

Do I Need a Will?

Why every adult in England and Wales should have a will, and the risks of not having one.

6 min read
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Getting Started

How to Make a Will in the UK

A step-by-step guide to making a legally valid will in England and Wales, from choosing executors to signing and witnessing.

8 min read
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Getting Started

How Much Does a Will Cost?

A breakdown of will writing costs in the UK, from DIY kits to solicitors and online services.

5 min read
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Getting Started

Your Will-Writing Checklist

Everything you need to prepare before writing your will, from asset lists to executor choices.

5 min read

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