
New Money Laundering regulations for UK will trusts
Today, the new legislation 'The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2019 comes into force in the UK, implementing the 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive. Why is it related to writing your will? Good question... If you have already...

Who will raise your children after your death?
Nominating guardians in your will is essential to ensuring that if the worst happens, the people you trust and love are raising your loved ones. Guardians oversee the general welfare of their wards. They may choose their education, make health care and financial...

Dementia and the impact to your will
As our population lives longer, the prevalence of dementia is more common. Current statistics from the Free State University of South Africa suggest that of the 30% of the ageing population who complain about poor memory, at least 10% may develop Alzheimer's. Court...

Aldi Family Inheritance in Dispute in German Courts
Aldi is synonomous with bargains and the supermarket has over 10,000 stores in 20 countries. However the budget chain owners, the Albrechts, are well known as one of Europe’s richest families. In 2018, German Aldi stores announced sales of over $30 billion and in...

How do I sign my will in lockdown?
For people drafting a will under UK law, wherever they may be located, there is some good news from the UK government. Acknowledging these turbulent times, that are a prompt for many of us to review our life planning and make a will, there are some adaptations to the...