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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

The festive period is normally a happy time, a time for giving and receiving but for many also a time of reflection. We also to look ahead at the coming year, to set our goals and make those New Year’s resolutions then promise ourselves to actually stick to them this

SLS Wills and More had a very exciting 2021 and we helped more clients than ever before. In 2022 we are excited to have welcomed Shaun to join us as a consultant which means that we are going to be able to help even more clients. Shaun joins Sara and

Join us in welcoming Shaun to the team here at SLS Wills and More. We are really excited to welcome Shaun onboard who joins Sara and Kim supporting our clients with estate planning. Shaun is pleased to introduced himself and has said the following: “My name is Shaun Everett and

First of all, a Lasting Power of Attorney is a document that is created and used during your lifetime (whilst you’re living). This is the opposite to a Will which is created whilst you’re living but actioned or used when you pass away. Both are incredibly important. A Lasting Power

This is an incredibly complicated subject and one that we are starting to hear more about as time goes on in the profession. There are lots of reasons why someone may want to benefit from an estate and the reasons that we hear a lot are; The term given to

The lives of football players and their levels of wealth often seems like a world away for many people but we can use them as an example when it comes to estate planning. In this short article, we’re going to take a few stories from the press about footballers and

We are obviously advocates of estate planning. We run a Will Writing business after all so you know our advice is more likely to be ‘you need a Will’ rather than the opposite. BUT… and here is the thing; we will only provide what we believe to be the correct

There are a few things to think about in 2022 with considerations like the rising cost of living etc. With everything seemingly increasing in cost whether its energy bills, the cost of property, the second hand car market or even, dare we say it – Freddo Bars, you should consider

One thing is for certain, death and taxes are inescapable. What matters is when you take action and how much you plan.  What precautions you take will have an important impact on your loved ones. Just know that at some point, we’ll all pass away.  The important question to ask

It is never nice to think about our own demise. Many of us feel invincible but the sad truth is that, at some point, we are all going to shuffle off this mortal coil. If that isn’t bad enough, imagine everything that could possibly unfold after we have gone, going

A Will is the most important legal document you will ever make. In England and Wales, your Will must conform to the Wills Act 1837 and the way that it is drafted and the clauses used can have a huge impact on the effects and protection it affords. Most people