Inheritance tax is a tax on the estate of someone who has died. There’s normally no Inheritance Tax to pay if the value of the estate is...

Are you dealing with empty nest syndrome? If your children are in full-time work or have moved into homes of their own, you may be...

You can choose a family member, friend, spouse or partner to be your Attorney. You can also ask a professional, such as a solicitor or...

There are three key stages in the probate process: Valuing the estate Completing all the relevant IHT forms and applying for probate...

At this free consultation, we will look at your current situation and help you identify the potential impact that not having a Lasting...

You might think that doing probate yourself will save you money and that you can do it quicker yourself. If I can give you one piece of...

It’s easy for creating a Lasting Power of Attorney to slip down your to-do list. None of us want to think about a time when we might not...

For over 100 years The Wills Act 1837 has dictated how Wills are made valid. Section 9 of that Act states that a Will should be witnessed...

As from Monday anyone that attends court in England will have to wear a face mask. This is welcome news for many lawyers and directly...

For all those people out there who think they are too young to make a Will, then you might find this article particularly interesting....

MDW Solicitors is delighted to be celebrating our first birthday. After 27 years of qualification, it has certainly been a year to...

You may think dealing with an estate of a loved one or a friend is easy but as an executor or administrator you need to think carefully...

When someone close to you dies the difficulties you face can be unbearable. The last thing a lot of people want to get involved in is...