Posts tagged “Wills”

A new petition calls for legal changes to make courts recognise pets as family members instead of property. It currently has almost 4,500 signatures but needs at least 10,000 to ensure the government responds. The deadline for signatures is 27th September. 
Cats and dogs are often part of the family but the courts treat them as possessions.
Whether someone uses a wheelchair or has a mental disability, they might need extra financial help you can provide in a disabled person's trust
A disabled person’s trust can provide peace of mind that a loved one has financial security after your death. 
 
You could leave some or all your assets in trust for a family member or friend. You might do this because you’re concerned they would find it difficult to manage financially on their own, for example. A trust allows the trustees to manage the assets on their behalf. 
Wegging rings can change your life but you need to update your Will.
Did you know that, even if you have a legally valid Will, it becomes void when you marry? 
 
This is because the law in England and Wales sees marriage as a significant change to your finances and commitments. It assumes you will want to review your previous arrangements. 
A gavel and screens in a courtroom - Attesting witnesses should attend court if there's a dispute about a Will.
Recently two sisters went to the High Court due to a dispute about their mother’s Will. 
 
When someone makes a Will they must sign it and then witnesses must confirm or ‘attest’ they believe the signature is theirs. They must also sign the Will. 
 
Traditionally, when a Will is challenged the attesting witnesses come to court to give evidence. In this case the Court had to re-examine this rule.