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August 27, 2020

Your Digital Legacy: What Happens To Your Digital Assets on Death?

What is a digital legacy? Your digital legacy is essentially all of the digital information and property that is left behind on your death. Astonishingly, the latest Digital 2019 report, from Hootsuite and We Are Social, shows worldwide we are spending on average 6 hours and 42 minutes online each day. That is just…

August 20, 2020

Can you leave money to a pet in your Will?

In the UK, we are pet crazy. Our pets are part of the family and we would not have it any other way. That said, few of us take the time to consider what we would want to happen to our pets if we died before them and how we can benefit them. How…

August 7, 2020

Can my solicitor be an executor of my Will?

Choosing an executor for your Will is an important task and you will want to consider who is best suited for the role carefully. In this blog, we will explain what is expected of an executor and the reasons why some individuals choose to appoint their solicitor as executor. What does an executor do?…

May 26, 2020

How can I leave a gift to Charity under my Will?

Why are legacies so important to Charities? A gift under your Will to a charity is often called a “charitable legacy”. Legacy income is one of the largest sources of voluntary income to the charity sector in the UK. Without the funds that come through legacies and lifetime gifts, many charities would simply not…

March 31, 2020

What happens if you die without a Will?

In the UK, over 50% of the adult population have not written a Will. For some, the time will come when they start a family or buy a new home, but predictably a large proportion of those individuals die having missed the opportunity to make a Will. Does not having a Will actually make…

March 11, 2020

Writing a Will – Our Essential Checklist

If you have never made a Will or it has been a while since your last update, it can be difficult to know where to begin. To help you get started, we have set out what you need to know before writing a Will. What is a Will? A Will is a legal binding…

July 5, 2019

What you really need to know about a DIY Will

DIY Wills are a cheap and accessible option for those looking to set out their wishes. However, writing your own Will is not always the best option for your family. We look at the factors to consider below. Making your own Will In theory, you can draft your own Will with a pen and…

June 6, 2019

Why do married couples still need Wills?

If you die without a Will, the rules of intestacy will govern the distribution of your estate. The rules apply to everyone, married or not. Your spouse will be in a privileged position compared to others who may seek to benefit; however, the intestacy rules can still have unexpected results. It is crucial that…

March 23, 2019

The Essential Guide To Appointing A Legal Guardian For Your Children

At Timbrell Law, we believe in planning ahead to secure the best possible outcome for our clients and their families. Where there are children, it is essential that parents think about what they would want to happen if they should both die. Children thrive on stability and continuity. By appointing legal guardians early and working…

March 17, 2019

How can your Will support your family?

A Will is a document that is consistently underrated. At surface level, it is just a mechanism for redistributing assets on death; however, it can be so much more. The structure of your Will can provide stability for your family and afford you a final written goodbye. You do not need to own property…

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