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• Wills provide 'a rich source of information'
  Making a will can help descendants when they are tracing their roots, it has been suggested.
  Date: 28 October 2008
• Wills 'should be updated' if moving abroad
  Brits acquiring property in Italy should have a will, it has been suggested.
  Date: 28 October 2008
• A will is a "living legal document"
  Many people are aware of the most obvious benefits of making a will, such as the fact that they offer protection for loved ones in the event of death.
  Date: 28 October 2008
• Families advised to think about financial planning
  Young adults should start taking an interest in their parents' finances as early as possible, it has been claimed.
  Date: 14 October 2008
• Children banking on inheritance
  Many children are relying upon inheritance from their parents to help them out later in life, new research has revealed.
  Date: 12 September 2008
• Wills 'important' for business owners
  Making a will is essential for small business owners, according to a tax expert.
  Date: 12 September 2008
• Business owners urged to make a will
  Business owners could leave their families with huge problems if they do not make a will, it has been claimed.
  Date: 12 September 2008
• Writing a will 'does not have to be expensive'
  Writing a will can be done cheaply and without the need for solicitors, it has been claimed.
  Date: 12 September 2008
• Organising your estate could remove inheritance tax woes
  An attempt to amend the Finance Bill failed this week, meaning that elderly siblings who have lived together for many years will not get inheritance tax advantages.
  Date: 12 September 2008
• Not making a will can lead to difficult situations
  Making a will is an important task for an adult, particularly in light of a recent story that has seen a widow sue her children.
  Date: 12 September 2008
• Inheritance tax needs reviewing
  Legal experts claim that more money should be given to parents who still care for their children if their spouse dies early without making a will.
  Date: 12 September 2008
• Single mothers 'should make a will'
  Single mothers can often be in a difficult situation regarding their estate, but making a will is absolutely essential, it has been claimed.
  Date: 12 September 2008
• Heir hunters track down family of man without will
  A family have been given a £100,000 inheritance after a man died without making a will.
  Date: 12 September 2008
• Make a will for the security of your estate
  The BBC is starting a new series which examines one of the more unusual consequences resulting from when a person dies without a will.
  Date: 12 September 2008
• 'Never too early' to write a will
  It is never too early to write a will and even those who are young, fit and healthy should consider what would happen if the unexpected occurred.
  Date: 12 September 2008
• Will making could save Britons millions in IHT
  Britons could pass on almost £2 billion more to their children and grandchildren by carrying out inheritance tax planning, which includes making a will.
  Date: 12 September 2008
• Widow fighting for estate after millionaire dies without will
  A millionaire's failure to write a will has left his widow fighting to gain ownership of his estate from her two young children.
  Date: 12 September 2008
• Writing a will early 'is not fatalistic'
  Making a will while you are young and healthy is not fatalistic and simply makes good sense, according to an article in the Scotsman.
  Date: 12 September 2008
• Pregnant women 'should make a will'
  As well as organising their present day finances in preparation for the arrival of their baby, pregnant women should also remember to write a will.
  Date: 12 September 2008
• Wills 'an essential part' of financial planning
  Wills should be seen as an "essential" part of people's financial planning, according to the online resource portal FinancialAdvice.co.uk.
  Date: 12 September 2008
• Wills Jargon Buster
  Date: 18 August 2008
• Wills FAQ
  Date: 18 August 2008
• Making a will: make sure your DIY will is witnessed and signed

  Making a will? Find out how to witness and sign a DIY Will and ensure your will is legally valid.

  Date: 27 June 2008
• Making a will: how to leave a gift in your will

  Making a will? Find out how to leave specific gifts in your will to those you love.

  Date: 27 June 2008
• Making a will: now you've left gifts, what do you do with the rest of your property?

  Making a will? Find out how to make sure your DIY will is legally valid and all of your property is passed on as you wish.

  Date: 27 June 2008
• Making a will: how to name guardians for your children

  Making a will? Find out how to name a guardian for your children in your DIY Will.

  Date: 27 June 2008
• Do not make a will before you have read this!

  Making a will? Find out what you need to think about before making a DIY Will.

  Date: 27 June 2008
• Making a will: what is an executor, and how should I choose someone to look after my affairs?

  Making a will? Find out how to choose the executors (or people you want to carry out your instructions in your will).

  Date: 27 June 2008
• My relative's just died: who sorts out their affairs?

  Find out who is responsible for handling your affairs after your death (whether you have made a will or not made a will).

  Date: 27 June 2008
• Checklist: what to do when someone dies (in England and Wales)

  A step-by-step checklist covering what you need to do after a death of a family member or friend.

  Date: 27 June 2008
• Checklist: what to do when someone dies (in Scotland)

  A step-by-step checklist covering what you need to do after a death of a family member or friend.

  Date: 27 June 2008
• Property that doesn't pass under a will

  When making a will you need to think about the property that you own. And how you own it. This is because, under current law, not all property can be passed on under a will.

  Date: 26 June 2008
• What happens if I haven’t made a will?

  If you die without make a will, the government effectively makes a will for you. Make a will now!

  Date: 9 June 2008
• Affidavits: Q & As

  Find out what an affidavit does, when you need to use one, and how to fill in an affidavit form here.

  Date: 9 June 2008
• Life events: when you need to make a new will

  Getting married or divorced? Then now is a perfect time to protect your family and make a will today.

  Date: 4 June 2008
• Separation? Divorce? Find out why you must make a will now!

  Divorced or separated? Here's why you should be making a will (or remaking your existing will) now.

  Date: 4 June 2008
• Seven steps to saving inheritance tax

  Got assets over £312,000 and liable for IHT? Then read our top tips to how you can save inheritance tax.

  Date: 4 June 2008
• Are you worried about the state of your finances?

  There's no point if you don't say what's going to happen to them. Make a will today.

  Date: 4 June 2008
• How to protect your family from the legal risks of cohabitation

  Find out how you can protect your family from the cohabitation risks by making a will today.

  Date: 4 June 2008
• Intestacy pitfalls: are you at risk if you don't make a will?

  Changing living patterns mean increasing numbers of people will fall through the 'safety net' provided by our inheritance laws should they die without making a will. Find out if you are at risk.

  Date: 3 June 2008
• Eight reasons why you should be making a will

  Wills - find out why you should be making a will, and the risks you run if you haven't made a will.

  Date: 3 June 2008
• Why you should make a will: the intestacy laws explained

  Find out why you should make a Will, and find out what happens if you don't... the Intestacy Laws explained.

  Date: 3 June 2008
• Is a DIY Will Kit right for you?

  Want to make a DIY will, but worried that it might not suit your circumstances? Find out if our DIY Will Kit suits your needs...

  Date: 3 June 2008
• Will you benefit financially from the new intestacy laws in February 2009?

  Married partners of people who die without a will stand to be better off under major changes to inheritance rules announced by the Ministry of Justice. Discover how the latest changes will affect you and your family...

  Date: 3 June 2008

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