by Mila Rnjak | Feb 1, 2024 | Wills
The remote execution of a Will in England and Wales is no longer allowed. The amendments made to the Wills Act 1837 during the pandemic expired on 31 January 2024 and we have returned to the previous position. In order to be valid, a Will must be signed in the...
by Marc White | Jul 26, 2023 | Legal Updates, Wills
The Statutory Legacy is increasing to £322k, up from £270k so it’s quite significant. The money automatically passes to the surviving spouse or civil partner of a person who leaves children and dies without leaving a valid Will. The spouse or civil partner also...
by Marc White | Feb 15, 2023 | Wills
Did you know that around 60% of people in the UK haven’t made a will? An up-to-date will is important to ensure that your wishes are respected on death and your estate can be dealt with tax-efficiently. Otherwise, complications and disputes may arise –...
by Caitlin Roxburgh | Nov 25, 2022 | Wills
En tant que Français résidant au Royaume-Uni, il peut s’avérer pertinent de rédiger un testament anglais, notamment si vous avez des biens dans le pays. Sachez en effet qu’en matière de succession, le droit anglais est différent du droit français et...
by Yolanda Perez | Oct 6, 2022 | Spanish Law, Wills
Please be aware that under Spanish law if the deceased died intestate with habitual residency in Spain the applicable law to govern the estate is Spanish law being the distribution as follows: If the deceased was married and the matrimonial regime or marriage...
by Veronica Boboc | Oct 3, 2022 | Wills
In the recent case of Sangha v Sangha (August 2022) the High Court provided some further clarity in the intricate matter of Wills written in multiple jurisdictions. The prolific writer of Wills bequeathed his Indian and English assets in four Wills. The third...
