Frequently Asked Questions
How often should your Will be updated?
You should review your will every 5 years and after any major change in your life, for example:
- getting separated or divorced
- getting married
- having a child
- if the executor named in the will dies
How many witnesses do need to sign a will?
Two witnesses are required.
Does a will have to be registered?
You can keep your will protected from damaging at home. However, you can register it at the National Will Register.
Do unmarried couple inherits after a partner pass away?
Unmarried couples do not inherit immediately.
Can my son be a witness?
If he is is a beneficiary he cannot be a witness.
Why Do I need a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?
A Lasting Power of Attorney gives your attorney the power to make decisions on your behalf when you are still alive.
Can I have Lasting Power of Attorney without having a will?
A will and Lasting Power of Attorney are important legal documents, you need to have both
What are the main benefits of a living will or last will?
A living will can be used to transfer property and assets when you are still alive .
Last will is used to dispose of assets after death.
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