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Do I need to update my Will if I divorce?

If your relationship with your spouse or civil partner breaks down, you, your home, your assets and your family circumstances are all affected. The wishes you set out in an existing Will may no longer be appropriate, and you will likely want to reconsider your estate plans.

In this easy-to-read article, learn more about how the law looks at Wills when couples divorce. You’ll also find links to other resources and sources of support.

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What is the Golden Rule?

Every estate planner must be cautious when assessing the mental capacity of a person creating or amending their Will, especially if that person is elderly or in ill health.

Learn more about the test for capacity to make a Will and the golden rule in this article.

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Can my children inherit if they live overseas?

The simple answer to the question, “Can my children inherit if they live overseas?” is yes, but there could be a few hurdles.

If your child is also an executor of your Will, there will be an added layer of complexity. Find out more in this blog.

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What is a property protection trust?

Estate planning can help protect your wealth for the next generation. Trusts are not only for the super-wealthy.

Standard mirror Wills do not include asset protection trusts. If safeguarding your wealth is important to you, read on, and to learn how a simple Will trust can benefit your family.

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