by Jane Cassell | Aug 3, 2016 | Wills
Do you stay up at night, wondering what would happen if you actually die with no Will in place? Do you wake up in the wee hours and ponder who would be the best guardians for your children, if the worst were to happen and they’re still only little ones? If you...
by Jane Cassell | Jul 1, 2016 | Wills
Is it really possible to future proof your Will? Yes and no. No professional is going to tell you that you’ll never have to change your Will ever again. However, if you incorporate a back up plan for each element of your Will, then at least if unexpected things...
by Jane Cassell | May 18, 2016 | Wills
Many people are surprised to hear that marriage cancels your Will. Unless that is, your Will is written in anticipation of that marriage to that specific person, and includes the special wording to ensure it’s not revoked on your wedding day. If you want to...
by Jane Cassell | Mar 30, 2016 | Wills
When it comes to Probate work, a lot of it is very predictable. Once the assets and liabilities have been established, papers collated, it’s clear to a specialist what needs to be done. If there’s a Will, making it clear who’s in charge, and to whom...
by Jane Cassell | Feb 7, 2016 | Wills
Again and again, I hear sensible, intelligent people, suggest that if they get their Will done, they may tempt fate – they may increase the chance of dying in the near future. That’s illogical. But if it’s a real belief, it’s going to be a real...
by Jane Cassell | Jan 6, 2016 | Wills
People sometimes arrive at my office to give Will instructions, with the idea they’ve read in the newspaper, that it’ll be better to hold their home as Tenants in Common, as it’ll save tax or provide more protection than “the other way.”...