Planning for the future often involves considering what might happen if you are no longer able to manage your own affairs.

Being named as an executor in a will is a significant responsibility, and one that often arises during a difficult and emotional time. Whether you have personally been appointed to the role, or are a beneficiary looking to understand more about the process, it is common to have questions about what the executor’s role involves and what legal powers they hold.

After talking to clients about the planning of their affairs, we at Walker Foster discovered a common misunderstanding over the difference between an executor and an attorney.

When discussing lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) with clients, usually their immediate concern is appointing an attorney to deal with their personal affairs. But this overlooks another key question: who would run your business if you were ill, or had an accident and lost capacity?

In this blog, Walker Foster’s Wills and Probate Executive Cay Schofield shares her insights into the various planning arrangements, and how each of them can help to provide clarity and security for you and your family.

When clients come to us to discuss their Wills, they often express a common concern: “How can I avoid the need for a Grant of Probate? I want to make things easier for my family.”

We’re often asked ‘why should I make a Will?’

As families have changed, inheritance law has lagged behind. Here’s what you need to know to make sure your loved ones don’t lose out.