Bulletin Update – Residence Nil Rate Band Increased

Bulletin Update – Residence Nil Rate Band Increased

From today (6 April 2020) the Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) is increased to £175,000 per person, up from £150,000 per person. This remains transferable between married couples and civil partners so the total RNRB available may be £350,000 in some cases. Please bear...
Witnesses for Signing Your Will During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Witnesses for Signing Your Will During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Will Writers Designated Key Workers Despite restrictions imposed because of remote working, the industry is committed to embracing its key worker status. Together with our partners and colleagues, Sussex Will Writers are sharing some of the good practice we are...
Pandemic Leads to Increase in Will Writing Enquiries

Pandemic Leads to Increase in Will Writing Enquiries

JENNIFER VAN DEURSEN from Today’s Wills and Probate takes a closer look at the 30% increase in the usual requests to create Wills during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and explores why in this insightful article.  The Law Society has reported that there has...
COVID-19-Update

COVID-19-Update

Sussex Will Writers are aware that the ongoing development of the coronavirus health crisis is a growing concern for the nation and people are recommended to take precautionary action to stay safe. We are taking the coronavirus very seriously and are able to carry out...
8 life changes that should trigger a Will update

8 life changes that should trigger a Will update

Life isn’t predictable nor does it happen in any specific order. Some people may get married at 21 or others at 60. Some may get divorced while others may have an opportunity to move to a new continent every few years.  Whatever path we are led down in life, there is...
Disputes Over Wills Continue to Rise

Disputes Over Wills Continue to Rise

Disputes over Wills and inheritance have soared in recent years, with the number of cases reaching the England and Wales High Court increasing dramatically during the last decade. According to Direct Line Life Insurance, 12.6 million British adults would be prepared...