Probate is needed if the estate is valued above the probate threshold, plus the assets owned are in one name only despite there being a will.
What happens to my home in a divorce?
Many people going through a divorce wonder about what happens to their home. In general, courts will split the asset 50-50. However, special circumstances may apply.
Making a will for someone with Dementia or other forms of memory issues
Making a will is an important aspect of a person’s life. It gives certainty to family members, as to distribution. However, the laws are very critical, in terms of who can and cannot make a Will. As it is the …
The Importance of Wills During The Covid-19 Pandemic
The Importance of Wills During The Covid-19 Pandemic It has become increasingly important to make or update your will and powers of attorneys in recent times, especially with the Covid-19 pandemic. With unsettling times ahead it is important that you …
Mental Health Relating to Wills
Mental health is about the way we think, it is a person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being. It is a diagnosable condition that significantly interferes with an individual’s emotion, cognitive and social abilities. Sometimes, a family …
Mental Health LPA EPA Deputyship
It is vitally important that you have an up to date Will, and this is something that a lot of people “put off” because they don’t think it will affect them yet, either they are too young, or feel like …
Will making during COVID-19 lockdown
Due to COVID-19 effecting many businesses, and the way in which we operate, it is important to get clarity on how to make a Will during lockdown.
How to make or amend a will during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown
How to make or amend a will during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown – the two witness rule.
To make a valid will in England & Wales, a testator must have their signature witnessed by two independent witnesses. But with the current social distancing measures and self-isolation to contend with, how can we ensure wills are valid? At Bond Adams, we explain how to make or amend a will during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown.