Sovereign Wills & Estate Planning – Blog
Why it’s important to include your Digital Assets in your Will
New research by the Law Society states that around 25% of those who were surveyed know what happens to their digital assets when they die – so what about the other 75%? What is a Digital Asset? In a nutshell, a digital asset is anything that is stored online and comes...
How making a will can benefit your family
Your last will and testament is a legal document that allows you to decide what happens to your estate after you die. By not having one in place can make it very difficult for the loved ones you leave behind. If you are considering making a will for the first time to...
Should I make a Will if I get divorced and what happens I don’t?
If you’ve recently divorced or dissolved your civil partnership, updating your Will should be your top priority – unless of course, you want your ex to inherit? Many people simply assume that by getting divorced any Will made whilst still married automatically becomes...
The Rules of Intestacy; what happens if you die without leaving a Will?
When someone dies without leaving a valid Will, this is known as dying intestate. Their estate is then distributed in accordance with the latest Intestacy Rules which were updated in 2020 and these rules often leave those who should be provided for without any...
Lasting Power of Attorney – I already have a Will, so do I need an LPA too?
Yes you do. Here at Sovereign Wills & Estate Planning we are always banging our drum about the importance of making a Will to take care of your affairs after you die – but we also know that setting up a Lasting Power of...
From mega-star to twinkling star – why we all need a Will
Even the famous, wealthy ones make the mistake of never drawing up a Will When we’re flicking through glossy magazines and nosing into the private lives of the rich and famous or watching a Hollywood blockbuster on the telly, we assume that these ‘perfect’ people lead...