by johnireland | Estate Planning Essentials
The Problem Around 54 per cent of UK adults do not have a valid will. When someone dies without one, the intestacy rules decide who inherits — and the outcome rarely matches what the deceased would have wanted. Who Gets What Under Intestacy If you are married with...
by johnireland | Articles
The Scale of the Problem Despite decades of public awareness campaigns, an estimated 54 per cent of UK adults still do not have a valid will. When someone dies without one — known as dying “intestate” — their estate is distributed according to a rigid set...
by johnireland | Estate Planning Essentials
Executor Choice Often Determines How Smoothly an Estate Is Handled Key Insight The effectiveness of your estate plan depends not just on what is written, but on who is responsible for carrying it out. A well-drafted Will is only part of the estate planning process....
by johnireland | Estate Planning Essentials
Why Having the Right Executors Matters More Than You Think Key Insight The choice of Executors is not just administrative — it directly affects how efficiently your estate is handled and how smoothly matters are resolved for your family. When preparing a Will, most...
by johnireland | Estate Planning Essentials
Why Updating Your Will Is Just as Important as Writing One An outdated Will may no longer reflect your current wishes or circumstances Key Insight Writing a Will is an essential first step, but it is equally important to review it regularly. Changes in assets, family...
