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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

By Sara Sheppard – FSWW TEP As you all know I am a Fellow of the Society of Will Writers (FSWW), and when I first started SLS Wills and Law in 2017, I was looking for an additional governing body to enhance my business, to benefit me in my career

Wills are complicated documents at the best of times and when we throw complex family matters into the arena they have the potential to create a powder keg which could explode into a plume of additional problems. Let’s go back to basics: When a couple divorces, their existing Will is

Over the last few years we have experienced some troubling and challenging times. We have seen Covid and the challenges that has bought. More recently we’re dealing with the loss of HM Queen Elizabeth II and the national grief. Financially and economically, things are pretty turbulent and many of us

An LPA or Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you (‘The Donor’) to appoint someone you trust (your ‘attorney’) to make decisions on your behalf should you lose the capacity to do so yourself or should you choose not to make decisions for yourself. This could

We woke up to the sad news that Angela Lansbury has sadly passed alway in her sleep a day before her 97th birthday. The actress truly was a treasure and will have been known to people, young and old for her roles in ‘Murder, She Wrote’, as well as being

What are Mirror Wills and Mutual Wills? It’s an interesting question… They are NOT the same and in this article we’ll explain the differences and what you may wish to consider. Firstly, Mirror Wills are a type of Will where a couple – typically (but not always) a husband and

SWW Conference – roundup This year saw the 25th anniversary of the SWW conference – a full days conference and followed by 3 workshops on the following morning.  The first day was themed around Vulnerabilities, and we were given the opportunity to listen to some very good speakers –  

Who Can You Trust with Your Last Power of Attorney? In England, if you want to appoint someone to make decisions for you when you can’t, you need to make a Last Power of Attorney or LPA. This document names the person who will be in charge of your affairs

Will Writing is one of those topics that isn’t always the most engaging. At this time of year, people start thinking about New Years Resolutions and I’d get around to ‘that’ after Christmas. When it comes to Will Writing, there are typically three different types of people: 1. Those who

When it comes to funeral wishes and writing a Will, there are many things that UK residents need to know. Funeral wishes allow you to communicate your final wishes for your funeral and burial to your loved ones. A Will is a legal document that allows you to designate who

The Christmas season is a time for giving, and what could be more important than giving your loved ones peace of mind in knowing that you have taken care of everything in the event of your death? Will Writing and Estate Planning are two essential steps to take to ensure

Estate planning is something that should be done regardless of your age. However, with 2023 getting underway, it’s important to start thinking about what you need to do during the coming year to prepare for the future. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the things that you

When it comes time to choose an estate planning firm, many people automatically go with a national business. While these businesses may have a wider reach, they often don’t offer the same level of personal service that you would get from a local estate planning firm like SLS Wills and

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows someone to nominate individuals or organisations, known as attorneys, to manage their affairs should they become incapable of doing so. There are two types of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) – one for health and welfare matters, and

At SLS Wills and More, we provide a comprehensive service to help make sure that your estate planning is taken care of. Our experienced team will work with you to draft a legally valid Will that meets your specific needs and protects your assets to ensure that they go where

Many of you know but a Will is a legal document which outlines how you want your assets to be distributed and managed after you pass away. There’s a fair bit more to it than that but it is important to ensure that your Will is kept up-to-date. It’s important

A Will is a legal document that allows you to state how you want your assets and estate to be distributed after you die. In England and Wales, there are 6 important reasons why you need to write a Will. Writing a Will is the only way to ensure that