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Navigating inheritance rights and contesting wills

Written by Helen Thompson, Partner, Myerson Solicitors. Contesting a will is a complicated matter, deeply intertwined with the concept of testamentary freedom in England and Wales. This principle, rooted in long-held tradition, grants individuals the right to distribute their estate as they see fit, without requirements to adhere to strict shares or family expectations. Yet, as family dynamics evolve, with the rise of blended families and changing relationships, the landscape of inheritance rights becomes increasingly complex.

Making a will when you have young children and what you should know

Written by Big-Ki Wong, Partner, Myerson Solicitors. If you have young children, are you aware of the legal position as to what will happen should you die without leaving a Will and the importance of making a Will?

Making a Will is the most common way to appoint guardians for your children and to have control over how your estate passes on your death, ensuring that your children inherit and are provided for in the way that you intend. Myerson Solicitors’ Wills, Trusts, and Probate team explore the importance of making a Will and provide their top tips on how to create a valid Will that protects your children.

Writing a will and what you need to consider…

In conversation with Dani King from Wellingborough Wills. Why, as a parent, should I make a will? When you have children, it is vital that you consider who you would want to take care of them if you were to no longer be around. There is a common misconception that children will automatically be placed with relatives, or the people that you would choose. In reality, it is up to the courts to decide. Your relatives may apply to become the legal guardian, which the courts may grant if they feel they are a fit person for the role, but they may decide that they are not suitable and your children could be placed into foster care until a suitable home is found. It is best practice to write a will and nominate chosen guardians instead. These can be friends, relatives, whoever you choose. Choosing the right guardians can be a challenge for many parents, some key things to consider is their existing relationship with your children, their location, their beliefs and if they align with yours, their age, health status and finances.

Preparing for the unthinkable…

Written by Claire Burgess, Family Consultant. Something which none of us want to think about is what would happen if we died before our children are able to care for themselves?

But, what if we do…?

This is never the most popular of conversation topics that I bring up with my friends (!) but it is always something that, after the initial reluctance to talk about it, gets people thinking. One of the things my friends often say is “But why do we need a will? We haven’t got anything to leave!”. My response is always the same, that their children are the most precious things they have and so they absolutely do have something to leave! The issue is however that once we have spoken about it nothing happens! I get that it is a really difficult thing to have to think about, but it really is SO important.

BereavementRebekah Frankcom28 September 2020parenting, families, parenting tips, Plan If, guardians, make a will, will, death, provide for your children, appoint guardians, child's guardian

Getting to know... Sharon Darke, Bereavement Support Coordinator at Twins Trust

Twins Trust’s Bereavement Support Group offers a safe space for parents to talk to someone that has sadly been through the same experience of bereavement following the death of one or more of their children. Sharon is the first point of contact for parents and carers who get in touch. We met up with Sharon at the Twins Trust Volunteer day in March and talked to her about the important role that the group plays for bereaved parents.

Bereavement, Getting to know, TwinsRebekah Frankcom20 May 2020Bereavement, bereavement support, twins, triplets, quads, twins trust, support group

We have to talk about it – ‘death’, ‘die’, ‘dead’, ‘dying’ - it’s part of being human!

Written by Claire Burgess, Family Consultant. Even the title of this blog might make you feel uncomfortable – many of us find it difficult to talk about death at all, let alone with our children!

BereavementRebekah Frankcom4 March 2019parenting, children, families, nanny, childcare, Bereavement, support, grief

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