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10/10/2016

Disputes between family members are at a record high according to latest statistics. More and more challanges are made at the High Courts under the Inheritance(Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.

Do you think the provisions you have set up are sufficient? Do you want your intended estate for your next of kin to be challanged or their inheritance delayed?

If not, give us a call today and book in a FREE consultation where we can look to ensure your wishes are abide by.

According to new figures, High Court disputes between family members over inheritance have reached a record high. Last year under …

19/09/2016

If one in three brits are currently relying on inheritance from a family member to secure their future, how important is it to you, and more importantly, to your family members that this is done correctly and professionally.

If it is as important to you as it is to us to ensure your next of kin inherits what you have intended for them; and for them to have the opportunity to maximise their inheritance from you.

Pick up the phone today and arrange for a free consultation with one of our professional End-of-Life Estate Planning consultants; and have your affairs put in order.

A third of working Brits – 35%, are relying on their inheritance to secure their financial future according to research …

25/04/2016

Yesterday we witnessed yet another occurance when it would have been essential for someone to make the appropriate estate planning provisions whilst they had the opportunity to.

Lynda Bellingham, better known as the Oxo mum, passed away in 2014 battling cancer, since then, her widower has taken upon himself to enjoy her legacy through lavish holidays and high-end purchases, whilst her two sons from her previous marriage are left with absolutely nothing. Michael Pattemore, who in effect disowned his two step children also evicted them from their family home even though he made a promise to look after them.

Scenarios like this happen regularly, where the children from a previous marriage are disinherited due to decisions made by their step-parents. If appropriate estate planning provisions have been made through a professional, this could have been avoided all together.

Had Lynda forseen the upcoming events that would follow her death, it'll be safe to assume she would have done things quite differently.

Why not take this opportunity, as a reminder that YOUR family could also be vulnerable to situations such as these; simply get in touch with ourselves today and let us help you, protect your family.

(Attached is the full article from Daily Mail.)

Michael Pattemore, 61, bought the Grade II listed Manse Manor Hall at Crewkerne, Somerset, in December 2015, just a year after the Loose Women star died of colon cancer.

10/04/2016

Your Legacy Matters specialise in Will Writing, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Funeral Plans and other bespoke aspects of estate planning.

31/03/2016

Yesterday the government has published their consultation report on changing probate fees; in order to raise a sum of £250million pounds to see the justice and court systems be improved.

However, the money being raised are to come from family members who has recently lost a loved one, through the process of probate.

At present, the fees are set at £155 for solicitors and £215 for individuals for estates over £5,000; The new report introduced would mean any estates between £50,000-£300,000 be charged £300. Between £300,000.01-£500,000 the fee will be £1,000; below £1 million, £4,000; below £1.6 million £8,000; below £2 million, £12,000 and for above £2 million, £20,000. (For the full article and link to the published report, please see below.)

For the majority of the population, this could mean an increase cost in probate fees by 140% to 465% alone, disregarding any other costs which are involved through the process. (Price for individuals with an estate of between £50,000-£500,000)

How would this extra cost imposed affect you and your loved ones, and any planning you may have previously arranged? For an up-to-date, NO OBLIGATION consultation, contact us today and see to it that your family's future, is secured.

Read our news article Government publish consultation on probate fees on the Today’s Wills & Probate website

16/03/2016

"Spending your children's inheritance" in recent years has acquired a whole new meaning, the term is no longer associated with the likes of luxuries or overdue holidays but in fact used for expenses associated with getting old.

This article outlines the prospect of our futures and expectations on how it would hinder us financially.

Don't get caught out by the rising cost associated with getting older; as the saying goes "it is a privilege to be able to grow old." and at YLM, we truly believe there are more to life than worrying about what the future may hold.

Simply have a conversation with us today and let us work together to make it an enjoyable and carefree journey.

Read our news article "Spending The Kids' Inheritance" to mean care homes instead of cruises by 2025 on the Today’s Wills & Probate website

10/02/2016

Seldom people actually witness the need to create a Will, those who have made a Will often forget to update/ review their wishes periodically therefore leaving their estate to be decided by someone else.

This is an article to illustrate the importance of having a Will bespoke to your needs. Had whoever made the Will for Mrs Ilott shown "reasonable provision" for her daughter, her last wishes might have been followed.

This could be YOU, to remove all doubt, simply get in touch with us and arrange for one of our End of Life Estate Planning Consultants to review yours, or your loved ones' Will today.

A woman cut out of her mother's will is awarded a £164,000 inheritance in a case experts think could prove to be a landmark ruling.

03/02/2016

We have all heard the saying "New Year, New Start." and everyone tends to make all sorts of New Year resolutions to what they want to do for the forth coming year. But how many of those are ever actually stuck to?

A lot of people have considered making a Will, even talked about it amongst one and other but never really took the initiative to actually do so. Why put it off? Why not take this opportunity to finally address that Will you have always wanted to do but never got round to doing and tick off one of them pesky items on your to-do-list.

It's as simple as sending us a direct message and one of the team will be in touch with you to get the process started, you don't have to face this tedious task alone.