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Choosing an Executor of a Will: What to consider
How do you choose who acts as Executor to your Will? We discuss things you might like to think about in this Will.
Declan Ramsden
Declan is a Content Creator at Vital Documents! He studied English Literature for 4 years before joining the company. Outside of work, he enjoys listening to retro music and reading classic novels – particularly Charles Dickens!
Approaching conversations about the loss of mental capacity
It can feel awkward to bring up the topic of mental capacity. In this blog, we talk through how you could approach this sensitive topic.
Vulnerable Person’s Trusts: What are they?
Not everyone is in a position to manage their own finances. Those with learning difficulties might not understand the value of money, for example. In this blog, we talk about how you can protect a vulnerable beneficiary's inheritance.
Will Storage: Why is it so important?
Making a Will is one of the most important things you’ll ever do in your life. So, when you make one, you need to make sure you look after it. A missing Will is about as much use as a…
Leaving money to charity in your Will: How it could help you pay less tax
I don’t know about you, but giving money to charity makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Like my heart’s snuggled up all cosy with a hot chocolate on a rainy day. It’s nice to do something nice. Now,…
The rules of intestacy are changing!
I’ve got some exciting news for you – as of 26th July 2023, the rules of intestacy have changed. Stop the presses! Don’t actually stop the presses, it’s not as exciting as it sounds. But it’s definitely worth knowing –…
What happens to your pet when you die?
We all love our pets - often more than we love people. It's important to think about their care when we're gone.
Disinheriting someone: How to stop someone contesting a Will
If your relationship with someone has gone past the point of no return, you might be thinking about writing them out of your Will. This blog goes through how to do it.
What you should never put in your Will – Things to avoid
Have you ever thought about what you should never put in your Will?
Probably not, but it's something you need to know.
Contesting Wills: A Knives Out inspired blog
Imagine that your multi-millionaire father wrote you out of his Will shortly before he died. You aren't happy to say the least. On what grounds can you contest his Will?