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As part of the 2024 Budget, Rachel Reaves announced some significant changes to the treatment of assets for Inheritance Tax.

Inheritance is the natural result when we pass away and a Will determines who our estate passes to when that time comes.

By the time 2045 arrives, it is looking likely that the number of gifts left to charities in Will is going to rise from 120,000 to 200,000.

A 2020 survey from Royal London highlighted that almost half of homeowners do not have a valid will.

Often a mistake made when writing a Will is not identified until someone passes away and it is not then possible to correct it.

The rules regarding overseas assets can be complicated and it is vital that advice is taken if you need to consider it in your will.

If you've been named as an executor then it means that you have been appointed to deal with the Will and estate of a deceased individual.

In an age where everyone is “going digital” we have to remember that this doesn’t always make estate planning easy.

Preparing for end of life can be difficult, but it is important to ensure that your final wishes are carried out in the way that you desire.

There have been many high profiles cases relating to probate disputes that do nothing more than highlight how untidy a dispute can become.

A change in the dynamic of how we live can mean that problems are created when someone sadly passes away.

Marriage and divorce can have significant effects on a person's Will and estate planning.

The important thing is doing what is right for you and ensuring you get good advice early on.

Everyone hopes that when a loved one passes away, the process of dealing with their estate and assets goes smoothly, without any problems.

The beneficiaries themselves do not have any right to see the Will prior to the Grant of Probate being obtained.

Creating your own Will might seem like a simple idea because after all, how difficult can it be?

If you find yourself in a position where you have recently lost a loved one, you might be thinking that you need to apply for probate.

For a Will to become Valid, there are formalities that must be observed, for example it is vital to follow the will signing instructions.

Care home fee planning is vital and with more people living longer, more people are needing to cover the costs themselves.

You have to ensure that your document follows the strict legal requirements that make your Will legally binding.