What is an Advance Statement and how can it help me? What are Advance Statements? How do they differ to Advance Decisions? Are Advance Statements legally binding? This article provides an overview of Advance Statements, their nature and effect and how they can...

What is an Advance Decision and do I need one? What can an Advance Decision be used for? How do you make one? Can an LPA override an Advance Decision? This article outlines the key details concerning Advance Decisions to help you decide...

How to memorialise social media accounts after death What does Instagram do when someone dies? What happens on Facebook when someone dies? What happens to your Twitter account when you die? This article provides guidance on how best to deal with our loved...

How to manage email accounts after death What happens to email accounts after death? How to access an email account after death? How do you close a deceased person’s email account? This article provides an outline of what happens to our email accounts...

How to manage someone’s social media accounts after they die What happens to online accounts when someone dies? What happens to someone’s social media after they die? Should you delete a dead person’s social media accounts? This article provides an outline what happens...

A guide to LPA replacement attorneys What is a replacement attorney in an LPA? Do I need replacement attorneys? How and when do replacement attorneys step in and act? This article provides an outline of the important benefits of choosing replacement attorneys, to...

LPAs – A guide to attorneys What is an attorney? How many attorneys does an LPA need? What can an attorney do under an LPA? This article provides an outline of the important questions and information concerning attorneys, to help you make the...

Lasting Power of Attorney Disputes: An Overview What happens if LPA attorneys disagree? Can you contest a lasting power of attorney? Can I remove an attorney from my LPA? This article answers the important questions relating to what is to happen and how...

What are LPA Certificate Providers? Who can be a certificate provider? How many certificate providers are needed? Can a certificate provider also be a witness? Certificate providers play a vital role when creating your Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in safeguarding your interests...

Modernising LPAs: Summary of Government Conclusion Lasting powers of attorneys (‘LPAs’) were introduced to increase flexibility and protection for those who lose mental capacity to make certain decisions. This article provides an overview of the government’s response to the consultation intended to improve...

How to convert a Tenancy in Common into a Joint Tenancy A.D.E Wills provides a comprehensive Will writing service to cover all the essentials for property owners. A Joint Tenancy can offer advantages in bypassing probate administration. You need the agreement of all...

How to make an Ordinary Power of Attorney A.D.E Wills has a friendly and accessible team who are ready to help you protect your property and family. An ordinary power of attorney covers decisions about your financial affairs and is valid while you...

What is an Ordinary Power of Attorney: An Overview What does an ordinary power of attorney do? What is the difference between an ordinary power of attorney and a lasting power of attorney? Do I need to register an ordinary power of attorney?...

How to write your Will for free A.D.E Wills’ online services makes writing your Will online fast, simple and widely accessible. We work closely with local charities so you can write your Will for free. We work closely with Oxford United’s official charity,...

What are prepaid funeral plans and are they worth it? How do prepaid funeral plans work? What are the pros and cons of a prepaid funeral plan? What happens if you don’t have a prepaid funeral plan? This article outlines how a prepaid...

When to use a Probate Specialist Is it necessary to use a solicitor for probate? How much does a probate specialist charge? Can I do my own probate in the UK? This article explains when a probate specialist may be necessary and the...

What is a Living Trust and do I need one? What is the main purpose of a living trust? How does a living trust work in the UK? What are the benefits of a living trust? This article outlines how a living trust...

What is a protective trust in a Will? Are property trust Wills a good idea? How does a protective property trust work? This article outlines how a protective property trust works and whether it can be beneficial to you.

Deprivation of Assets – Do I have to sell my home to pay for care? What counts as deprivation of assets? How can I protect my home and savings from care fees? What assets are taken into account for care home fees? This...

Do I need an LPA if I am married? What can attorneys do? How much does it cost to make an LPA? This article outlines the benefits of Lasting Powers of Attorneys ('LPAs') and how you can make them.

How to contact A.D.E Wills A.D.E Wills has a friendly and accessible team who are eager to help you write your Will and create your legacy. You can contact A.D.E Wills directly over the phone by calling 01865 507174 or by email at...

How to arrange a mental capacity test A.D.E Wills provides a comprehensive Will writing service to cover all the essentials. Testamentary capacity is the legal term describing a person’s legal and mental ability to make or alter a valid Will. Without testamentary capacity...

How to arrange a Title Register Search A.D.E Wills provides a comprehensive Will writing service to cover all the essentials for property owners. It is commonplace for people to co-own their property but not know whether they own the property as joint tenants...

How to sever your joint tenancy A.D.E Wills provides a comprehensive Will writing service to cover all the essentials for property owners. For most people, their land is their most valuable asset. So, it is fundamental that it is dealt with properly in...

How to write your letter of wishes A.D.E Wills provides a comprehensive Will writing service to cover all the essentials to create your legacy and make your last wishes known. Once a grant of representation is obtained, the Will becomes a public document....

How to store your Will safely A.D.E Wills provides a comprehensive Will writing service to cover all the essentials to create your legacy and keep it safe. It can often be daunting thinking about where to store your Will, especially given that a...

How to witness your Will A.D.E Wills provides a comprehensive Will writing service to cover all the essentials and legal requirements to create your legacy. It is a legal requirement that a Will is witnessed by two independent people when signed. We want...

Let us help you sign your Will correctly A.D.E Wills provides a comprehensive Will writing service to cover all the essentials and legal requirements to create your legacy. Our Wills team go above and beyond for each client because they love to help....

How to make your LPA over the telephone A.D.E Wills provides a comprehensive Will writing service to cover all the essentials and legal requirements to create your legacy. With A.D.E Wills’ telephone services, it is now fast, simple and widely accessible to make...

How to write your Will over the telephone A.D.E Wills provides a comprehensive Will writing service to cover all the essentials and legal requirements to create your legacy. A.D.E Wills’ telephone services makes writing your Will over the phone fast, simple and widely...

How to include a trust in your Will A.D.E Wills provides a comprehensive Will writing service to cover all the essentials to ensure all your wishes are included effectively in your Will. Our Wills team go above and beyond for each client because...

How to get someone to Check My Will A.D.E Wills offers a unique “Check My Will” service so you can get peace of mind on your current Will. Do you already have a Will but are concerned if it is correct? Our team...

How to write your mirror Wills online A.D.E Wills’ online services makes writing your Will as a couple online fast, simple and widely accessible. Use our secure servers to make your Wills now with confidence. Getting started with writing your Will is very...

How to book an Advice Consultation A.D.E Wills offers an accessible way to learn how to write your Will from a professional and experienced member of the Society of Will Writers. Would you like to write your own Will online or using Will...

How to update your Will A.D.E Wills offers a variety of ways to make updating your Will quick, easy and accessible. We understand that life happens, so it is important to be able to keep your Will alive. We offer a range of...

How to choose your printed Wills package A.D.E Wills provides a comprehensive Will writing service to cover all the essentials and legal requirements to create your legacy. A.D.E Wills offers a selection of printed Wills packages so you can personalise your legacy. Your...

How to arrange a funeral plan A.D.E Wills allows you to plan your funeral with ease. This article highlights the ways you can arrange your funeral to save you from rising funeral prices whilst ensuring you still get the funeral you want. Getting...

How to make your Financial LPA online A.D.E Wills’ online LPA services makes writing your Financial LPA online quick, easy and user friendly. Use our secure servers to make your LPA now with confidence. Getting started with making your LPA is very simple....

How to make your Health LPA online A.D.E Wills’ online LPA services makes writing your Health LPA online quick, easy and user friendly. Use our secure servers to make your LPA now with confidence. Getting started with making your LPA is very simple....

How to write your Will online A.D.E Wills’ online services makes writing your Will online fast, simple and widely accessible. Use our secure servers to make your Will now with confidence. Getting started with writing your Will is very easy. You will find...

Funeral Planning to be taken over by the FCA It has been confirmed that the Financial Conduct Authority (“the FCA”) shall be taking on the responsibility for regulating the prepaid funeral planning sector from July 2022. Currently, funeral planning is a service regulated...

Weekly Round Up – 14 May 2021 A quick round of the latest news in the world of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Probate. Charitable legacies on the rise to avoid inheritance tax A recent figure from Co-Op Will writers indicated that...

Charity of The Month May 2021: Emmaus Oxford We are excited to announce that we are working with Emmaus Oxford throughout May 2021. Nearly 100,000 households have been made homeless since the start of the pandemic, with tens of thousands more being threatened...

Weekly Round Up – 7 May 2021 A quick round of the latest news in the world of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Probate. Challenging a Will on grounds of Fraud or Forgery Several cases involve the validity of Wills being challenged...

Weekly Round Up – 30 April 2021 A quick round of the latest news in the world of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Probate. Family ‘trust’ issues In Titcombe v Ison [2021], the High Court ruled that a secret trust of a...

Weekly Round Up – 23 April 2021 A quick round of the latest news in the world of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Probate. Court awards children ‘reasonable provision’ In Re R (Deceased) [2021], the deceased wrote a Will in 2018, three...

How to write your own Will online Can I write a Will myself? Can I write my own Will without a solicitor? Are there any Will writing services near me? This article outlines how you can write your own Will online or with...

What should I not include in my Will? What can I put in my Will? Can I distribute all my property in my Will? Are there certain assets or property I should never include in my Will? This article outlines property and assets...

Funeral Options in the UK Can you be buried without a coffin? What is the cheapest funeral you can have in the UK? What are the alternatives to burial and cremation? This article outlines funeral options available to you in the UK including...

Oxford United in the Community – Free Will when you leave a legacy If you wish to leave a legacy of any value to Oxford United in the Community (‘OUitC’), we offer our Wills services to you entirely for free. This article outlines...

Can I exclude someone from my Will? Can I deliberately exclude someone from my Will? Can I leave my child out of my Will? How do I disinherit someone in my Will? This article outlines how you can deliberately exclude someone from your...

The Inheritance Act 1975 – who can claim for inheritance? What is the Inheritance Act 1975? Can I claim against an estate after distribution for inheritance? How do I claim for inheritance under the Inheritance Act 1975? Can a non-family member contest a...

How to make a Will for someone who has lost mental capacity Can someone with dementia make a Will? Can a Will be made for someone who lacks mental capacity? What is a ‘statutory Will’? Sometimes, an individual may lack the requisite capacity...

What happens to my body after I die? Who has the right to deal with a dead body in the UK? Who has the right to arrange my funeral? Can I make funeral arrangements now? Many of us believe that we own our...

The intestacy rules – who inherits if someone dies without a Will? Who is the next of kin when there is no Will? What is the order of inheritance without a Will? What happens when someone dies without a family? This article outlines...

How to make amendments to your Will Can I change my Will at any time? Can I change my Will myself? Can I amend, alter or update my Will without a lawyer? This article outlines how to amend your Will and keep it...

How to appoint a guardian for my child if I die How do I make someone a legal guardian of my children if I die? If I die does my child automatically go to his father? Who gets custody of my child if...

How to sign your Will Your simple, clear and easy-to-use guide on how to make sure your Will is legal. A common reason for why Wills are successfully challenged in the UK is the failure to follow the strict legal rules on how...

Dealing with foreign assets in your Will How do I effectively deal with foreign property and assets in my Will? Do I need a separate Will? Would my foreign Will be valid in the UK? This article outlines the steps to be taken...

What to do with pets when the owner dies Your simple, clear and easy-to-use guide on how to ensure your pets are cared for, after you die. For many of us pet owners, we often don’t like to think about what would happen...

How to write your own Will – what you must include Your simple, clear and easy-to-use guide on how to write your own Will. DIY Wills and homemade Wills are increasingly common nowadays. This article outlines the information which you must include in...

Conducting a funeral during COVID-19 How many people can attend a funeral? Can a funeral take place for someone whose death was due to or related to COVID-19? Can vulnerable people attend a funeral? This article outlines the most recent coronavirus guidelines in...

The need for clarity in Wills “Equity”. “Fiduciary position”. “Donatio mortis causa”. One of the most common reasons why people are put off from even considering talking about Wills is the jargon involved. From unpronounceable words to Latin phrases, ‘legalese’ has discredited the...

Most common reasons why people do not have a Will “I don’t have the time”. “I’m too young”. “I don’t own anything valuable”. More than half of the UK population still do not have a Will. They know they need one but yet...