
Cryptocurrency – what happens to my digital money when I die?
Digital money is already 10 years old! Cryptocurrency uses digital encryption technologies to allow funds to be generated and transferred quickly and cheaply, often cutting out the middleman. These money services also allow you to transfer money without giving any...

Aretha Franklin’s will discovered
In September 2018, I wrote a blog about the death of the beloved Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. At the time of her passing, no will was found. Survived by her four sons, her estimated worth was $80 million (£62 million). Under Michigan state law, without a will her...

Marriage or Civil Partnership?
As of the beginning of 2020 (and what a year it has been so far.....), British heterosexual couples can now formalise their legal relationship status with marriage or a civil partnership. Civil Partnerships were introduced in the UK in 2004 for same sex couples. But...

Celebrity deaths – will mistakes to avoid
In recent years, many beloved celebrities, young and old, have passed on. Their talent and impact on the world will be remembered forever. What you also need to remember is to avoid the mistakes and learn the lessons from some of our favourite celebrities estate...

How many wills in a lifetime?
If you have already written your will, you can congratulate yourself on being proactive about planning for the inevitable and ensuring your loved ones are provided for. And you may think your work is done.......... But life carries on (for now!), things change and...