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If there’s any change in your circumstances, it’s always important to review your Will. This is especially the case for major life changes, such as marriage or divorce.
Perhaps you’ve been contemplating making a Will for a while, or you know you need to update an existing one! We’ve put together a step by step guide to explain the process, from describing what a Will is, to how much they cost and why we need one.
As the summer holidays approach, you might be thinking of going on holiday abroad with your child. Firstly, it is important to consider whether you will need to obtain the consent of the child’s other parent, or anyone else with parental responsibility, before you book and trip off!
As it is increasingly common for couples to divorce and remarry, the likelihood of a step-parent becoming involved in the upbringing of the child is extremely high. Parental rights for a step-parent are often unclear, especially if the relationship with the child’s parent has ended.
It is important to make a Will, no matter how old you are. You are ensuring that the people you want to benefit from your estate will inherit it.
During these difficult times, many parents will be worried about the impact that the Coronavirus is having on existing child arrangement orders and future hearings.
More than half of British adults have not made a Will. Of those who have, many have not updated their wills for some time, which is reflected in the soaring number of inheritance disputes heard in the High Court. 
Moving in with your partner or buying a house together, when you are not yet married needs a little extra thought before proceeding. From a legal point of view, there are a few things to consider.
At the outset, DIY Wills can be seen as an inexpensive option.  However, the legal costs involved to remedy their potential errors, may well exceed the cost of a professionally prepared Will.