Heritage Will Writing

10/06/2026

The government has launched its long-awaited consultation on reforms that would give cohabiting couples greater financial protections when relationships end, and automatic inheritance rights when a partner dies without a will.

The government has launched its long-awaited consultation on reforms that would give cohabiting couples greater financial protections when relationships end, and automatic inheritance rights when a partner dies without a will. The proposals would also strengthen safeguards for domestic abuse survivo...

09/06/2026

A beneficiary is a named person, group of people or an organisation who benefits from a Will, a Trust or a life insurance policy.

05/06/2026

If you lose mental capacity in England and Wales, your partner can only manage your affairs if you have legally authorised them in advance.

If you do not have an LPA:

🔹 Your partner has no legal authority, even if you are married or live together
🔹 They cannot access your bank accounts or sell property

02/06/2026

At least one executor is required to act on a will. You can name up to four executors who can act at the same time for a single grant of probate. It is common to choose two executors, for both balance and support.

31/05/2026

💷 The current cost to register a Lasting Power of Attorney in England and Wales is £92. This is a one off payment made to the Office o the Public Guardian 💷

29/05/2026

An executor is the person named in a will who is responsible for handling the deceased person’s estate after death. Their role is to make sure everything in the will is carried out properly and the estate is administered legally.

26/05/2026

⚖️ Once you have made an LPA, it is important to register it as soon as possible ⚖️

24/05/2026

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) prepares for the eventuality of someone losing the capacity to manage their own affairs.

An LPA is a legal document that allows you to appoint one of more people to help you make decisions, or make decisions on your behalf.

22/05/2026

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20/05/2026

NS&I says it will begin contacting families affected by the lost funds scandal, with repayments expected over the coming months. Thousands of bereaved families have been impacted by delays and errors in accessing savings left by loved ones. 💷

Over 30,000 estates could not be accessed due to an error identifying all of a late customer's NS&I products.