Whilst it is great to have a will in place, it is just as important to keep it up to date to ensure that it is fit for purpose. In this blog, Dunham McCarthy illustrates the importance of keeping your will up to date to ensure that your estate and beneficiary details are as they...
In 2023, the median duration of marriages (for opposite sex couples) was 12.9 years with approximately 42% of marriages, in England and Wales, ending in divorce. Few of those that go on to re-marry realise the importance of protecting their children with careful estate planning and a new will. In this blog, Dunham McCarthy explains...
The current law, in the UK, dictates that a will be automatically revoked when you enter into marriage or a civil partnership. This is a fact that many people are unaware of. In fact, a recent survey, by ‘Will Aid,’ highlighted that a staggering 56% of UK adults did not know about this ancient rule...
The ‘Wills Act 1837,’ the legislation which sets out the requirements for a valid will, is nearly two centuries old! Therefore, reforms and the implementation of new laws – to reflect modern day life, have been long overdue. The Law Commission has unveiled a landmark report and a new draft bill proposing sweeping reforms to...
For those getting married for a second time, planning a new will can present issues, particularly with regard to children from a previous relationship. It is also the case that many people, marrying for the second time, are unaware of the affect that their new union will have on their existing will. Here, we explain...
Well-done If your one of the 46% of the UK adult population that has taken the sensible step to put a Will in place. However, that isn’t the end of the matter. You need to review your Will every 5 years due to inevitable changes to , assets, estate and life in general. Of course,...
