Is there a reason I can’t write my own will?

Is there a reason I can’t write my own will?

The short answer to this question is, at least in England and Wales you can write your own Will. However there are many traps for the unsuspecting person, which could result in estate assets passing to persons not intended to receive them, either because key Will...
I am an executor – what do I have to do?

I am an executor – what do I have to do?

You may find yourself responsible for dealing with someone’s estate if they have chosen you as the Executor or joint Executor in their Will. Your role is one of trust and responsibility, as you are being asked to act as a personal representative to administer the...