Inheritance Tax – the Basics
When we see clients to make Wills, we ask them to do some preparation for us. This preparation includes providing us with a list of assets and their approximate value. It doesn’t need to be a…
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Will you marry me?
When clients approach me to make Wills – sometimes they don’t expect me to suggest that they should think about getting married! I have to say its one of the nice parts of the job when…
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All our bank accounts are joint – we don’t need a Power of Attorney!
All our bank accounts are joint – we don’t need a Power of Attorney! By Emily Littlehales Making a power of attorney is a difficult service to ‘sell’. When I say sell, I can assure you…
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Care Fees and Mum and Dad advice…. What do we mean?
When I am speaking to clients, I often ask myself ‘what would I recommend to my Mum and Dad here?’ This is the Gold Standard isn’t it? If we wouldn’t recommend a product or action to…
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Have you thought about what will happen to your Pet when you die?
We are animal lovers at Celtic Law, those of you who know us may be familiar with the office pug – Roxie. Where would we be without our furry best friends? At Celtic Law, we understand…
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The Simple Mirror Will – Should it be that Simple?
When I meet with my clients to discuss their Wills, I ask ‘how do you see your Will working?’ or ‘What do you want to happen?’ Most will respond with ‘we want everything to go to…
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What happens if I die without making a Will?
I really enjoy talking to people about Wills. To me; they represent a clever tool which can achieve many planning goals and they are full of surprises. But, unsurprisingly, most people don’t like to talk about…
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5 things to think about when making a Will
When we think about making a Will, often the first stumbling block is knowing where to start. Here are 5 key things to help you start thinking about your Will from Celtic Law’s specialist Will advisor,…
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Choosing the right Executor for your Will: what you should know
Choosing the right Executor can be one of the major stumbling blocks in making your Will. You’ll need to carefully consider all the possible tasks involved in administering your estate, and then decide who’s the best…
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At what age should I write a Will?
What’s the best age to write your Will? After all, writing a Will might seem an unusual activity when you’ve got the rest of your life to think about it. From a solicitor’s perspective, a black…
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