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Family Inheritance vs Charitable Giving: Finding the Perfect Balance

Balancing Family Inheritance and Charitable Giving: Creating a Will That Honours Both The desire to support charitable causes whilst ensuring family security creates one of estate planning’s most delicate balancing acts. As November brings both family gatherings and charitable appeals, many people grapple with incorporating generosity into their Wills without disadvantaging loved ones. At A.D.E […]

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LPA vs Enduring Power of Attorney: Key Differences Explained

LPA vs Enduring Power of Attorney: Understanding the Critical Differences Confusion between LPAs and Enduring Powers of Attorney remains surprisingly common in 2025, nearly two decades after EPAs were replaced. Many families discover old EPA documents in filing cabinets, wondering if they’re still valid or need updating. Others hear conflicting advice about which document they

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What is Estate Planning? Complete UK Guide 2025

What is Estate Planning? Your Essential Guide to Family Protection Estate planning encompasses far more than simply writing a Will. It represents a comprehensive approach to protecting your family’s future, ensuring your wishes are honoured, and providing security during life’s uncertainties. Yet surprisingly, over 60% of UK adults have no estate planning in place whatsoever.

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How to Choose an Executor: Your Most Important Estate Planning Decision

Choosing an executor represents one of the most crucial decisions in creating your Will. This person will manage your entire estate, pay debts, distribute assets, and potentially navigate family dynamics during an emotional time. Yet surprisingly, many people spend mere minutes on this selection, often defaulting to their eldest child or spouse without considering the

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LPA Fees Rising to £92: What You Need to Know Before November 17th

The Office of the Public Guardian (‘OPG’) has announced a fee increase for Lasting Power of Attorney registrations. From November 17, 2025, the fee rises from £82 to £92 per LPA. This marks the first increase in several years. The LPA fee increase in 2025 affects anyone planning to set up these crucial legal protections.

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Estate Planning Checklist 2025: Your Complete Roadmap to Family Protection

Your estate planning checklist begins with understanding the journey ahead. Throughout this Free Wills Month series, we’ve explored why professional planning surpasses free alternatives. Today, however, we provide your practical roadmap to comprehensive estate protection. Furthermore, from initial thoughts to implemented plans, discover how A.D.E Wills guides families through each crucial step. Therefore, this final

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Inheritance Tax Planning 2025: Protecting Your Family’s Future Through Wealth Preservation

Inheritance Tax planning in 2025 requires more sophisticated strategies than ever before. With frozen tax thresholds and rising property values, many families face unexpected tax bills. Free Wills rarely address these concerns, potentially costing your beneficiaries thousands. Today, we explore how professional estate planning helps preserve family wealth through legitimate tax mitigation strategies. At A.D.E

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Essential Estate Planning UK: What Free Wills Don’t Include

Essential Estate Planning UK: Beyond the Basics Free Wills Miss Essential estate planning goes far beyond a simple Will. Last week, we explored why free Wills often cost more than they save. Today, we delve deeper into the critical components that free Will services typically overlook. These missing elements could leave your family vulnerable when

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Why Free Wills Often Cost More Than You Think: Understanding the True Value of Professional Estate Planning

Free Wills Month UK arrives each October with tempting offers of no-cost estate planning. Therefore, countless individuals will consider these free Will services. Whilst having any Will can certainly be better than passing away intestate, free Wills often carry hidden costs. Unfortunately, these costs only appear when you can no longer fix them. At A.D.E

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What Happens If There’s No Will? Understanding Intestacy Rules in the UK 2025

Understanding what happens if there is no will is crucial for UK families. Shocking statistics reveal that over 60% of UK adults die without a valid Will in place. This means millions of families face the complex and often unfair intestacy rules that determine how estates distribute when someone dies without proper planning. These rules

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