We answer your questions about wills (part 2)
Here is part two of the most common questions our solicitors get asked about wills: What does a will really do? In simple words, a will tells your family and friends how your assets and property will be distributed after you die according to your wishes. A will basically tells people two things: who will…
How to make or amend a will during a pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lifestyles, the way we work and communicate and even the way we think about our future. We have noticed a growing number of customers enquiring about wills, which is completely understandable in the current situation. Many of our clients have contacted us asking if it’s possible to change their…
Making a will as a single mother
If you are a single mother, then making a will might be the last thing you want to think about, but making a will is one of the most important things you need to consider when planning your children’s future. The children of single parents who don’t have a will could become the responsibility of…
We answer your questions about wills.
Over many years our life planning team have been advising people on how to make wills, helping them draw up their wills and saving them a lot of stress. Here are the most common questions our solicitors get asked about wills: Are wills made public in the UK? Wills become public in the UK only…
How can I transfer assets to my grandchildren?
Recent years have seen an increase in grandparents caring for their grandchildren, helping at home and helping with school fees. So, it’s no surprise that many grandparents wish to leave their assets to a grandchild or grandchildren, rather than their children. But how can you transfer your assets to your grandchildren? Lifetime transfer of assets is…
Why should new, young parents make a will?
Welcoming a new child into the family is one of life’s greatest moments and becoming a new parent brings many new responsibilities: including the importance of making a will. Making a will might be the last thing you want to think about, but it’s now part of your responsibilities as a parent. If you die…
Who can and cannot inherit if there is no will – the rules of intestacy
We understand the difficulties you face following the loss of a loved one, and we know that dealing with a legal process isn’t what you would like to deal with at a time like this. Here at DMA Law, we want to help you and give you the professional advice, with all of the empathy…
Can I reclaim care home fees?
Care home fees are a complicated issue, which has led to many people paying care home fees that they were not supposed to. In some cases, families can reclaim those fees, even on behalf of a relative who has passed away. Who pays for care home fees? Typically, if your net assets, including savings, are…
Will High Court appeal secure improved rights for unmarried couples?
In England and Wales, unmarried couples’ rights are very different from the law that applies to a married couple. An unmarried couple that lives together have different rights in respect of wills or pension sharing, for example. An unmarried couple has none of the inheritance tax advantages of a married couple. A couple that lives…
Making a will: Make it your New Year resolution
We know how easy it is to keep on putting off making a will, but are the consequences of not having a will worth the risk? As Antoine de Saint said “A goal without a plan is just a wish’’ and not having a will can mean not being able to choose who inherits your assets, not…