
Family Inheritance and Charitable Giving: Getting the Balance Right in Your Will
How to balance family inheritance and charitable giving in your Will: types of gift, the 36% Inheritance Tax rate, and talking to your family.
Practical estate planning guides for families in England and Wales, covering Wills, trusts, gifts in your Will, Wills for business owners and planning ahead.
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How to balance family inheritance and charitable giving in your Will: types of gift, the 36% Inheritance Tax rate, and talking to your family.

What is estate planning? A plain guide to Wills, LPAs, trusts and Inheritance Tax in England and Wales, and when planning matters most for your family.

An estate planning checklist for England and Wales: gather information, make your Will and LPAs, sign correctly, store your documents and review them.

Essential estate planning beyond a basic Will: LPAs, Life Interest Trusts, vulnerable beneficiaries, business succession, digital assets and reviews.

Five key estate planning documents: your Will, LPAs, a letter of wishes, a digital asset record and funeral wishes, and how to store them safely.

How to choose a charity for your Will: types of charitable gift, checking the Charity Commission register, Inheritance Tax and wording your gift.

Estate planning for different life stages: what young adults, parents, business owners and retirees should think about for Wills, LPAs and Inheritance Tax.

Plan your digital legacy: what to put in your Will, why passwords never belong there, letters of wishes, legacy contact tools and cryptocurrency.

Business succession planning for owners: leaving shares in your Will, business trustees, Business Relief from April 2026 and a Business LPA.

What is an Advance Statement? How it records your future care wishes, how an Advance Decision differs, and how both work with a Health and Welfare LPA.

How to manage email accounts after death in England and Wales: Gmail, iCloud, Outlook and Yahoo processes, the law, and how to plan your digital legacy.

How to manage social media accounts after death in England and Wales: memorialising, deleting or keeping accounts on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.
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Sylwia O'DwyerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Excellent service from A.D.E. Will Writers. Absolutely fabulous service, professional, reliable, and friendly throughout. Highly recommend Edward to anyone looking for outstanding service. Thank you for a fantastic experience and all help.Posted on Google![]()
Paul CampTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I engaged A.D.E. Wills to help my elderly father with his wishes regarding his will and lasting powers of attorney. The service provided was exceptional. The home visits were essential for my father and were carried out with a high level of professionalism. Edward explained everything in simple terms and with great patience, knowledge and understanding. My father was delighted with the results and we would highly recommend the services provided.Posted on Google![]()
Symona McKenzieTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I cannot thank Edward and his team enough for the kindness and support they have shown me. Edward has been incredibly considerate, professional and patient throughout. He has always taken the time to listen to me, explain things clearly and make sure that I am comfortable and understand everything before proceeding. I have never felt rushed or pressured. During a very difficult time for me and my family, his compassion and the way he has treated me as a person, rather than simply as a client, has meant a great deal to me. Edward is an incredible Will writer and I am extremely grateful for everything he and his team have done for me. BeverleyPosted on Google![]()
SymonaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I genuinely cannot recommend Edward and his team highly enough. From the beginning, Edward has been thoughtful, patient, compassionate and extremely professional. I have probably asked him an endless number of questions 😂, but he has never made me feel as though I am being a nuisance or asking too much. He takes the time to explain things properly, and if there is something that requires further investigation, he will actually take the time to look into it and come back to me rather than simply giving a generic response. What has meant the most to me, however, is the way he has gone above and beyond for my mum, particularly given her health. He has shown genuine consideration for her circumstances, adapted things where necessary and done everything he reasonably could to make an incredibly difficult situation that little bit easier for us. There is a real human side to the service Edward provides. You feel listened to, supported and reassured that the person dealing with something so important genuinely cares about getting it right. I am also extremely grateful to his team for their help and professionalism throughout. At a time when our family has had so much to deal with, having people we could trust with such important matters has made a huge difference. Thank you, Edward, for your patience with all of my questions, for the extra time and effort you’ve put in, and most importantly, for the kindness and respect you’ve shown my mum. It genuinely hasn’t gone unnoticed. ❤️Posted on Google![]()
Gordon Phillips MBETrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Edward is an exceptional will and LPA writer. He is empathetic and thoroughly knowledgeable in these areas and offers outstanding guidance and efficiency. I have no reservations in recommending A.D.E. Wills and especially Edward to anyone with reservations!Posted on Google![]()
Gordon Phillips MBETrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Truly outstanding in all respects! No need to consider any other company. ADE Wills is customer focused and Edward is highly personable, professional and likeable! He is just like a new friend!Posted on Google![]()
Ruth HartTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Edward has helped us to navigate making a will with clear explanations and patience to allow us to make informed decisions. We would definitely recommend using ADE wills and will continue to do so should we require further advicePosted on Google![]()
Hannah ETrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We would like to personally thank Edward in helping us create our will. He was extremely knowledgeable and professional in providing us with all the information we needed to make the decisions, some of which we had not thought of. We would highly recommend A.D.E Wills to friends/family.Posted on Google![]()
mik ashfieldTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I cannot thank Edward at A.D.E wills enough for the professional and personal service I received from him. I had previously tried two different will writing services to no avail. Once the initial meeting was over with their representatives, there was absolutely no follow up at all. Edward on the other hand was not only knowledgeable and thorough, but also extremely patient with me and my situation, replying swiftly to any questions and concerns I had. It was a huge relief to finally receive my will and store it away safely knowing that every conceivable legal issue was covered. I am completely happy with the service I received from Edward and would totally recommend A.D.E wills to anyone.Posted on Google![]()
Marie HennessyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Edward was incredibly patient and courteous when working through my will. He explained each step clearly which made the process much easier to understand. Edward provided an excellent service.
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