‘Being an executor is an important role and a serious responsibility,’ says Tom Calder, Associate Solicitor in the wills and probate team here at Wollens. ‘Even a simple estate can be more difficult than many people realise and you should ensure that you understand...
Blended families have become increasingly common in today’s society. As relationships evolve and individuals remarry or enter into new partnerships, estate planning becomes a crucial consideration to ensure the fair and smooth transfer of assets to loved ones....
Whether the beneficiary of an estate is entitled to inherit a small personal item, a share or even the majority of the assets of the person who died, it can be a stressful time for them while they wait for probate to come through. Delays at the probate office are...
If you are an attorney for health and welfare decisions (as opposed to financial decisions), it is important to make sure that you are clear about exactly what decision making powers have been granted to you. This will ensure you can work with medical staff in the...
‘If you have a child with a disability, you may be concerned about what will happen to them when you are no longer around,’ says Jessica Wycliffe-Jones, Associate Solicitor at Wollens in the wills and probate team. ‘Ensuring a child with disabilities is provided for...
Jonathan Dickson, Partner Wollens are delighted to announce a significant addition to our highly regarded Private Client team with the recent appointment of Jonathan Dickson who joins the team as a partner. With his extensive qualifications and experience, Jonathan...
