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Estate Planning Blog
Welcome to our blog about everything to do with estate planning. Here we aim to bring you the latest news and opinions on everything from writing your will to setting up a power of attorney.
Steve Bish
Jan 18, 2024
Value of unclaimed estates now exceeds £1 billion!
The government’s unclaimed estates list has exceeded £1 billion in assets.
Steve Bish
Jan 10, 2024
The Pitfalls of a DIY Will
There are risks if a Will is not correctly drafted and many legal cases have stemmed from someone making a DIY Will.
Steve Bish
Jan 4, 2024
8 reasons to use a Professional for Probate
There are many reasons why you might want to use a Professional Probate Practitioner for probate.
Steve Bish
Nov 28, 2023
New parents? – It’s Time to Make a Will
If you have children, it is always recommended that you have an up-to-date, valid Will in place.
Steve Bish
Oct 19, 2023
What is an LPA certificate provider and what do they do?
If you are making a Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA, you will need a certificate provider to sign the LPA.
Steve Bish
Oct 6, 2023
October is Free Wills Month
As this month is Free Wills Month, we wanted to bring to your attention our charity partners that we work with.
Steve Bish
Sep 7, 2023
The increasing use of Wills to create Trusts
Today, at S Bish Estate Planning, we look at how Wills being used to create trusts to benefit loved ones after someone’s death.
Steve Bish
Aug 18, 2023
Prominent think tank calls for Inheritance Tax reforms
Today at S Bish Estate Planning we take a look at the current rates of Inheritance Tax and the new proposals.
Steve Bish
Jul 19, 2023
How a health and welfare Lasting Power of Attorney can help you and your family
A health and welfare Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows someone else to step in to make decisions for you.
Steve Bish
Jul 5, 2023
Probate – Frequently Asked Questions
If you are dealing with the affairs of someone who has died, you are likely to have many questions about probate.
Steve Bish
Jun 28, 2023
Common misconceptions about intestacy
There are many misconceptions about intestacy - what happens if someone dies intestate,
Steve Bish
May 10, 2023
How to deal with a charity legacy as a personal representative
We look at gifts to charities in Wills and, in particular, the duties of executors in these cases.
Steve Bish
May 4, 2023
What to do with a loved one’s social media accounts when they die
It's a sad truth that social media has fundamentally changed the way we live and interact with the world and our loved ones.
Steve Bish
Apr 25, 2023
Probate property sales
Selling a probate property is one of the most stressful events we can go through.
Steve Bish
Apr 17, 2023
The Perception of Will Writing & Estate Planning
The estate planning sector has seen significant growth in the last decade, with more people than ever before taking up Will writing services
Steve Bish
Mar 31, 2023
Upward trend in take-up of Lasting Power of Attorney continues
Figures released by the Ministry of Justice have revealed that the trend of increasing take-up of lasting powers of attorney continues.
Steve Bish
Mar 23, 2023
Don't Trust a 'Barrack-Room' Lawyer, When it Comes to Estate Planning and Wills!
When it comes to Estate Planning and Wills, many people think they can save money by writing their Wills themselves.
Steve Bish
Mar 14, 2023
Probate delays inflate inheritance tax bills passed onto bereaved families
Covid backlogs and the loss of experienced staff are prolonging waits for probate.
Steve Bish
Mar 3, 2023
Ten Tips For Inheritance Tax Planning
In England and Wales, your estate may be liable to Inheritance Tax. In some instances, this could create a burden for families.
Steve Bish
Feb 23, 2023
Winners!
We are delighted to have been informed that we've been awarded Best Independent Estate Planning Firm (Hertfordshire) 2023.
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