It’s ‘Good Divorce Week’ – What is it and Why Does it Matter?
During the course of this week, as Resolution Members committed to supporting clients through divorce and separation, it’s the perfect time to highlight the work we, and so many other Resolution Members, do to promote divorce well but also to spotlight the need for better support across the board for those going through separation. Divorce […]
Wills for Step-Children
When you become a step-parent, your family changes in many different ways, both emotional and legal. One of the most important legal decisions you can make is ensuring your Will properly reflects your wishes regarding your step-children. Without careful planning, step-children can easily be overlooked or unintentionally excluded. Why Step-Children Need Special Consideration Under the […]
Wills for Cohabitees
Marriage is not for everyone and there are more and more couples that live together and build a family together without getting married or entering into a civil partnership. However, this can lead to unintentional results without careful planning, and partners can easily be overlooked or unintentionally excluded from your estate. Why Cohabitees Need Special […]
How Long Does Probate Take Without a Will?
Losing a loved one is difficult enough without the added stress of managing their estate. When someone dies without a will, the process of handling their affairs can feel overwhelming — and it can often take longer than if a will had been in place. If you’re responsible for managing the estate of someone who […]
Excluding Someone from a Will
you to decide who inherits your estate, protect your loved ones, and make sure your wishes are respected. One of the most unique features of making a Will in England is our ability to leave anything to anyone, and therefore to also exclude someone. But what happens if you want to exclude someone from your […]
Excluding a Son-in-Law from a Will
Family relationships can be complicated. When it comes to planning your estate, you have the right to decide exactly who should — and should not — benefit from your Will. It’s not uncommon for someone to want to make sure that a son-in-law (or daughter-in-law) does not inherit, particularly if you want your estate to […]
Do I Need Probate If My Partner Dies?
Losing a loved one is an incredibly difficult experience, but it can be particularly difficult losing a partner. Dealing with the administrative responsibilities on top of your own grief can feel overwhelming. Something that is often confusing for clients is whether of not they need a Grant of Probate if their partner has died. The […]
Do I Need Probate?
When someone passes away, their money, property and possessions — known collectively as their estate — need to be dealt with. One of the first questions to ask is: “Do we need probate?” There is no clear answer as it will depend on what the person owned, how their assets were held, and whether there […]
Can You Sell a Property Using a Power of Attorney Before Someone Dies?
It is possible to sell a property on someone’s behalf if you have been appointed as their attorney under a valid Power of Attorney. However, there are important rules and safeguards in place to make sure this is done properly and in the donor’s best interests. This guide explains when and how a property can […]
Can You Sell a Property After Someone Dies
Losing a loved one is never easy, and dealing with their property and estate can add further stress at an already difficult time. If the person who has passed away owned a property, you may be wondering whether it can be sold — and if so, when. In most cases, selling a property after someone […]