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A temporary law allowing wills to be witnessed over video has sparked warnings it could leave vulnerable people open to abuse and lead to more legal challenges. The Government plans to legalise the remote witnessing of wills and backdate the measure to 31 January –...

It’s no secret - the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has posed several challenges to almost every aspect of our lives. The Wills and probate industry is no exception. Processes, laws and timelines have all been pushed to their limits over the past few months as we...

In recent months it's become much clearer just how important our online services are. With the world going online to communicate and collaborate we’ve been working behind the scenes to make the lives of donors and attorneys easier. We want to offer more support to...

In 2018 total legacy income had reached a new milestone and was worth over £3bn. In 2019 reported legacy income reached the same milestone. This year reported legacy income is £2.9bn and it is estimated that total legacy income is between £3bn and £3.1bn. 4% of total...

Solicitor Lynne Bradey, shares her thoughts on providing for your vulnerable relatives.  One question that gets regularly asked from family members – often parents – is how best to provide for their children who are deemed vulnerable. Here we look at the best way to...

Friday 29th May 2020 This week, an announcement by the Home Office revealed that the Bereavement Scheme was being extended to provide indefinite leave for families and dependants of social care workers and NHS support staff who sadly die due to the corona virus. The...

Almost 22,000 Lasting Powers of Attorney rejected Here are 5 tips to ensure you register one that works Find out how to secure an LPA and learn about the rules on signing and witnessing during the coronavirus lockdown from: Julie Ball at Which? Consumer Magazine News...

Special Offer for NHS Staff and Care Workers In recognition of the dedication, service and valuable work of all our NHS staff and care workers, Sussex Will Writers are offering a 10% discount on all Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney. For a typical Joint Will and...

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...

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...

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 been a...

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...

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 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...

Myths about Lasting Powers of Attorney There are lots of myths, assumptions and misunderstanding around the law of Lasting Powers of Attorney. This article seeks to identify those assumptions and to state clearly what the law says about the management of your...

Civil Partnership or Marriage?  It’s now official – heterosexual couples in England and Wales can formalise their relationship with a civil partnership rather than marriage. Civil partnerships were first introduced through the Civil Partnerships Act 2004 and was only...