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Last month, the wife of a man who died in a freak accident spoke publicly about the importance of a legal document that let him "die with dignity". Here Will Aid Solicitor Alannah Macdonald from The Sethi Partnership Solicitors explains why this paperwork – known as a Lasting Power of Attorney –…

A will is a vital piece of paperwork that will protect your loved ones in the event of your death. But our recent survey discovered that half of UK adults do not have one.

Have you registered your Will to ensure your family can find it following your death?

Over 800 solicitors have raised £1 million for national will-writing campaign Will Aid.

Parents are being urged to “face their worst fears to help protect their children” after a survey revealed half of them have not written a will.

If you plan to pass on your wealth or possessions after you die, your heirs could be in line for a hefty tax bill. Subject to certain exemptions, inheritance tax is charged at the rate of 40% on the value of your estate above £325,000. Here Ken Smith, Partner at Rollos Solicitors examines how…

When someone dies it can be very difficult to know what you are supposed to do. Here, Shawn Wood, a solicitor who works at Watermans Legal in Leith, Edinburgh – one of the firms which participates in Will Aid - explains how to reduce the stress of death admin.

That is the message from a mum-of-two who is urging people to make a will this November as part of a national campaign to help people get their paperwork in order.

THREE Scottish law firms have become record-breaking fundraisers for an annual will-writing campaign.