Having children under 18 brings immense joy, but it also comes with a vital responsibility – planning for their well-being in all circumstances. One of the most important steps you can take is creating a Will. Here's why a Will is crucial, particularly when you have...
Next week is Update Your Will Week (4th – 10th March), an annual campaign hosted by The Association of Lifetime Lawyers. It aims to raise awareness around the risks of not having an up to date will and encourages people to update...
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Nadine Walsh-Gonzalez at Futurity Wills as a Consultant Solicitor. Nadine has nearly a decade of private client experience and qualified as a solicitor in 2019. The appointment of Nadine shows our commitment to provide...
There are a few reasons why you should check the executors on your will regularly: •To make sure they are still willing and able to act. Your executors may have changed their circumstances since you appointed them. For example, they may have moved away, become ill, or...
Asset protection is becoming increasingly important and relevant to many people, particularly for those with blended families. Those that have remarried may be concerned, for example, that their children will not be adequately provided for in due course. For some it...
The Statutory Legacy sum is set to be raised from £270,000 to £322,000 later this month in the UK. The increase, which will come into effect on July 26, 2023, is being made in accordance with the Administration of Estates Act 1925 (Fixed Net Sum) Order 2020. This...
You've ordered the turkey and the wrapping paper, but have you got your affairs in order? Have you made a Will? Or a Lasting Power of Attorney? These are probably the most important documents that you can put in place for the future for you and your family. Knowing...
When we make our wills, we naturally want to make sure our loved ones are cared for. But through your will you can also leave something special to the many older people in Hampshire who have no one to turn to when times get tough. Leaving a legacy to Age Concern...
What happens if there is no Will? None of us like to think about death and dying, yet a Will is one of the most important things that you should have in place. Despite this fact, over half of UK adults (probably even more) do not have a Will. So, what happens if you...
A total of 3.2 million households in the UK have acquired a pet since the start of the pandemic, which means that there are now 17 million pet-owning homes in the United Kingdom. The question is - have these pet parents made plans for their four legged friends'...
Do I need a Will? None of us like to think about death and dying, yet a Will is one of the most important things that you should have in place. Despite this fact, over half of UK adults (probably even more) do not have a Will.Making a Will ensures that your wishes are...
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