#wills tag - Briefly

Young professionals are increasingly creating wills that include personal messages and digital assets, motivated by campaigns and deaths exposing risks of outdated or absent wills.

Law

fromwww.independent.co.uk

6 months ago

The common myth over unmarried people living without a will

Cohabiting partners do not automatically inherit under intestacy laws; a valid will is needed to ensure a partner receives an estate.

Law

fromIndependent

6 months ago

'My bachelor uncle told me he would leave me his farm, and wrote a letter confirming this. But he also wrote a similar letter to my cousin. Who gets the farm?'

A will can remain valid despite a witness's death if it was properly executed under local law and the required formalities can be proven.

Relationships

from24/7 Wall St.

9 months ago

His sister is accusing me of abandoning my dad - meanwhile, she's pocketing his life savings. Where do I turn?

Inheriting money often exposes negative family dynamics and conflicts after a death.

Agriculture

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

9 months ago

Draft inheritance tax legislation clarifies question over transferable allowance - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Farmers and business owners must check their wills before April 2026 due to significant changes in inheritance tax relief rules.

Digital life

fromBusiness Matters

1 year ago

Digital assets and wills: what happens to your online accounts when you die?

Digital assets need to be included in estate planning to avoid complications after death.

#wills#wills

Solicitors warned by legal watchdog not to charge fees for release of wills

My Friend and I Had an Awkward Conversation Before He Died. Now I'm Unsettled About What Comes Next.

'My bachelor uncle told us he made a will before he died but his solicitors' firm can't find it. Who gets the farm? Can we sue for negligence?'

My Friend and I Had an Awkward Conversation Before He Died. Now I'm Unsettled About What Comes Next.

'My bachelor uncle told us he made a will before he died but his solicitors' firm can't find it. Who gets the farm? Can we sue for negligence?'

Write A Family Will And Trust: 5 Steps For The New Parent

8 steps to building an estate plan - it involves more than just a will and trust

We're going on vacation. The wills are in the cabinet.

After my husband died, I realized I needed a will for our daughter

I'm superstitious, and the thought of making a will scared me. Now, I'm glad I have one.

Jill On Money: Estate planning cheat sheet