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Having practised in private client for so long I’ve heard just about every excuse and reason why people don’t need or haven’t got a Will. Here are some of the most common and frustrating myths.   I don’t need a Will – My partner will get everything… Not True. If

Will Writing in East Kent   If you’re looking for a trusted Will Writer in East Kent then look no further. SLS Wills and More is run by founder Sara Sheppard who has more than 35 years of experience in estate planning and estate administration.   As well as being incredibly experienced

A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document through which you authorise a chosen person to make certain decisions on your behalf. The decisions that you authorise your chosen person to make can be either in relation to your finances, for which an LPA for property and affairs will be

Many of us have lost our partners or husbands to the sofa over the last week with the start of the euros and it got us thinking. We were looking to find a tenuous link between football and estate planning and we found one… (not ideal of course)…   Initially

“I’m not married, do I need a Will?”   I have lost count of the number of times I have been told that I don’t need a Will, when in reality, this is not the case.   We have written lots of articles about reasons why people need a Will

A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a fundamentally important legal document through which you authorise a chosen person to make certain decisions on your behalf. The decisions that you authorise your attorney to make can be either in relation to your finances, for which an LPA for property and

A Brief Re-Introduction There are two types of LPA; a Health and Welfare LPA and one governing your Property and Financial Affairs. Both equally important but serving two different purposes. In this short article, we’ll explore the importance of a Health and Welfare LPA. Health and Welfare LPAs In a

Talking to loved ones about preparing a will may seem grim, but the reality is without a will, things could potentially become complicated and stressful. When a person dies without leaving a valid will, their property must be shared out according to certain rules. These are called the rules of intestacy.

Jimi Hendrix Rock star Jimi Hendrix died 50 years ago in 1970 but is a perfect example of the importance of having a Will. The battle over his estate raged on for more than 30 years because he had no Will. What makes matters more complicated is that musicians often

Best Movies Dealing With Inheritance There are a number of movies about money and more specifically about an inheritance. Here are some of the best movies dealing with the important subject of writing your Will. Its worth noting that some of the messages get a little confused… For clarity here

When someone passes away it can be a very challenging time and knowing what to do can be tough. Probate can sometimes seem like a bit of a maze so in this short article we have summarized the steps needed to wind up an estate. Bear in mind that we

Estate Administration is the process of dealing with a person’s legal and tax affairs after they have died. It involves far more than obtaining a Grant of Probate (Confirmation in Scotland) which is just one element of the process. This means dealing with all their assets; such as property, shares

This is a question which, whilst important to many people writing their Will, also indicates one of the motivations not to write a Will, and it shouldn’t be a barrier. It’s also rather a contentious question because everyone wants a bargain. When we are talking about the most important legal

We all know the importance of writing a Will to preserve, protect and pass on our wealth but did you know that if you have a business, a share in a business or a ‘business interest’ then you should consider estate planning seriously. Not having a business Will in place

Inheritance Tax is an incredibly complex subject but vitally important and its origins date back to the Napoleonic Wars when the government introduced a levy to help fund the wars against Napoleon. As the name suggests it’s a tax that we pay based on the value of our estate. Our

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA)   What are they? This is an important legal document in which you (the donor) appoint people your trust (attorneys) to be able to make decisions for you in the event that you become unable to make them yourself or should you decide not to

SLS have been helping clients with important legal documents for years. Here are some of the common myths about LPAs that we have heard. ONE I’m too young to have an LPA. This is a silly one… Sadly, you can lose your capacity at any time and one of the