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Wills

The Perils of DIY Wills

20th July 2015

It’s estimated that around two thirds of people in the UK don’t have a valid will in place. As a nation, we’re renowned for shying away from talking about death and what we want to happen when we’re ...Read more

Making a Will and the Pitfalls of Intestacy

28th August 2014

Making a Will is the easiest and only way to ensure your wishes are properly executed upon your passing. A Will is a document which explicitly states the desires of the deceased and allows for loved ...Read more

College Receives Record Bequest

23rd May 2014

Orange Coast College (OCC) in California has received a bequest of $480,000, which is apparently the largest unrestricted bequest in history of the college's Foundation. The gift was left in the will ...Read more

Survey reveals reluctance to plan for end of life

13th May 2014

A recent study has revealed that too many Britons are failing to plan for their end of life or share these plans with their friends and family. According to the study, which was released by the Dying ...Read more

Canadian study reveals inheritance intentions

16th April 2014

A recent study from Canada has looked at how high-net worth Canadians (those with investible assets of $1 million or more) intend to pass on their wealth to the next generation. The study, which was ...Read more

Gibson Kerr helps Will Aid 2013 raise much needed funds

12th March 2014

The Will Aid 2013 campaign has now raised an amazing £1.9 million including Gift Aid, and new donations are still coming in. The final total for the year is expected to be over £2 million. Staff and ...Read more

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