UK & Cypriot Wills and Legacy Planning News

Understanding how marriage impacts a Will is essential. This article will explore the key ways in which marriage can influence a Will.

We delve into the pros and cons of having one Will or two Wills when assets are held in different countries and how probate is affected.

Inheritance law took an intriguing turn with the introduction of Brussels IV, designed to simplify and harmonise succession rules in the EU.

A Deed of Variation is a legal document that allows the terms of a deceased person's Will to be altered to better suit the beneficiaries.

In this article, we explore five essential factors to scrutinise before choosing a company or individual to write or review your Will.

Wayne Barnett shares some real-life scenarios involving Wills & inheritance disputes that demonstrate the vital role of up-to-date Wills.

The UK Law Commission is holding a consultation to determine if electronic Wills should be permitted and if marriage should revoke a Will.

Finding a trustworthy & knowledgeable Will Writer can be hard. Our checklist helps you confidently choose someone qualified for the job.

When a person dies without a valid Will, the estate is ‘intestate’, meaning it must be dealt with according to rules of intestacy.

Here we share some of the lovely thanks we've received from clients who are able to relax now their legacy planning affairs are in order.

A Will outlines a person's wishes for the distribution of their assets after death and can be annulled under certain circumstances.

Appointing guardians for children in Wills is an important aspect of estate planning, especially for parents with minor children.

People often ask us "why do Wills get challenged?". Here we explain the most common circumstances under which a Will could be challenged.

Once a Will has been signed and witnessed it needs to be stored in a safe place. Here we explain the various options available in Cyprus.