Why Every Adult Should Have a Will in 2026
Many people assume a will is something to think about later in life, but the reality is that every adult—regardless of age, wealth, or family circumstances—benefits from having one in place. It ensures your wishes are followed Without a will, the intestacy rules decide who inherits your estate. These rules are rigid and often don’t […]
Love is Blind, Wills aren’t Prenups.
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The National Will Register- Certainty
Certainty is a Law Society endorsed provider of a national Will register and Will search service. The internet database allows third parties to enquire whether a Will has been made. The company holding the Will is then notified, and will decide what action to take We offer our clients an opportunity to register their Will…
What is a Will?
A Will is a piece of writing, signed by someone with the intention of directing the distribution their assets on their death, and also signed by two other people who have, together (not individually), seen the first person sign the writing. At its most straight-forward, a Will should name someone to have authority over the…
Can a Will prepared by a Solicitor be challenged?
Any Will can be challenged, generally in the following ways: It was improperly executed and therefore invalid. The Testator did not have mental capacity allowing him/her to understand what they were doing. The Will although valid does not provide adequately for someone entitled to claim, for example a child of the deceased. A Will prepared…
EXECUTORS BEWARE
In an unusual case an Executor has been held in contempt of Court. It seems to have been a typical family situation with one of three siblings taking on the role of Executor. Unfortunately, he then proceeded to do nothing useful in the administration of the estate and eventually the others applied to Court have…
Coronavirus -Wills
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52215141 Tassells are very much open for business and ready to help with wills. We are of course aware of the practical problems associated with the vitally important issue of ensuring that the will is properly executed, and are regularly visiting clients who live in the area at their homes and witnessing “at a safe…
Court business as usual
If you’re involved in a dispute and want to take legal advice or action that will still be possible even under the present restrictions. The government has ordered that court business should continue as far as possible as normal. Documents can be filed electronically, as we have been doing for some time for some cases,…
WILLS, PROBATE AND MUCH MORE
Tassells offer expertise not only in Wills and Probate, but also Lasting Power of Attorney, Family Trusts (sometimes called Asset Protection Trusts), and Court of Protection matters. Some reasons for choosing Tassells: We are a very long-established Lexcel accredited law firm. Our Head of Department (Ann Astbury) is an accredited Trusts and Estate Practitioner. We…
Wills and Young People
It may seem unthinkable preparing for the end of your life at a young age. However, there are many valid reasons as to why it is a good idea to get yourself a Will and Life Insurance in place sooner, rather than later. Unmarried Couples As more people tend to either wait longer before getting…