Recent case shows how divorce can impact beneficiaries of a Will
A recent court case has demonstrated the importance of using Will making solicitors in North Wales when estate planning – especially when a divorce is anticipated in the family.
Court case highlights importance of using a Solicitor for your Will
Although Will writing solicitors in North Wales have always emphasised the importance of using legal professionals when making a Will, a recent legal case has helped to reinforce this message.
Trends in Will making in the UK
It is widely acknowledged that making a Will in the United Kingdom is best done with the support of legal experts like Wills solicitors in North Wales. Recently, there has been a surge in
How a recent court case may be significant in future Wills
A 2025 court case may help to clarify a range of issues relating to the use of clauses when
Proposed changes to rules on witnessing a Will
The current laws relating to witnessing a Will clearly state that witnesses cannot benefit from the Will they are signing off. These important safeguards exist to maintain fairness and transparency.
Rising number of people dying without a Will in the UK
In 2025, reports commissioned largely by HM Courts and Tribunal Service revealed a growing number of people are dying without making a Will. Many are also failing to use the services of Will making solicitors in North Wales.
Is your Will ready for changes to assisted dying laws?
Although assisted dying is currently illegal in the UK, it is anticipated that it may be made available once the bill has been passed through Parliament.
Paper Wills are here to stay: Ministry of Justice backs their preservation
During recent consultations about modernising Will writing in the UK, one of the proposals presented involved the idea of destroying existing written Wills to be replaced by new digital versions.
Should 16-year-olds be able to make a Will? The case for change
The legal age of being able to make a Will in the UK is currently 18. This baseline age was outlined in the Wills Act 1837 and has only just recently been reviewed.
Alarming statistics about the lack of Will writing in the UK
Although the number of people in the UK who are aware of the need to have a Will is increasing, there is still a large proportion of individuals who