Why Soteria Estate Planning Name and What the Greek Goddess of Protection Has to Do with Your Will and LPAs
8 minute readIf you have ever wondered what “Soteria” means, you’re not alone. In Greek mythology, Soteria is the spirit/goddess of safety, deliverance and preservation from harm a symbol of protection when life becomes uncertain. That...
When Should You Start Your Estate Planning? What It Should Include (And How a Boutique Service Helps)
10 minute readEstate planning should begin as soon as you have someone or something you’d want protected - a partner, children, a home, savings, a business, or even simply the wish to make decisions on your own terms. For many people, that...
Estate Planning Checklist UK: The Step-by-Step Guide to Protecting Your Family (Wills, LPAs & More)
10 minute readIf you have been thinking, “We really should get our affairs in order,” you are not alone and you don’t need to be wealthy to benefit from estate planning. An estate planning checklist is a simple, practical set of steps...
What Rights Do People Have if There Is an Lpa in Place? Roles, Responsibilities and Triggers for Attorneys
10 minute readIf a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is in place, it creates clear legal rights and responsibilities for the people involved but only within the limits of the document and the law. The donor (the person who made the LPA) keeps...
Lasting Power of Attorney Rules in the UK: What You Need to Know, What Has Changed, and What It Means for Families
11 minute readA Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is only useful if it is made correctly, registered and easy to use when life gets difficult. In the UK (England & Wales), the core rules haven’t changed overnight but how LPAs are made, accessed...
Is a Lasting Power of Attorney More Important than a Will?
12 minute readIn most cases, a lasting power of attorney (LPA) isn’t more important than a will – it is important in a different way. A will protects your wishes after you die, while an LPA protects you while you are alive if you can’t...
Biggest Will-Writing Mistakes People Make (And How to Avoid Them)
9 minute readMost Will problems don’t happen because people “didn’t care”. They happen because they assumed a Will is just a form when in reality it is a set of instructions that must be clear, legal, properly signed, and still up to...
Putting Money Aside for Grandchildren: Your Options and How a Will Can Protect It until the Right Time
9 minute readIf you want to leave money to grandchildren, you generally have two jobs: Save or set money aside in a way that suits your budget and family (now, while you are alive). Use your Will (and often a trust within it) to make sure that...
How Much Does a Will Cost without a Solicitor? UK Prices, Options and What You Actually Get
10 minute readA Will without a solicitor typically costs £0 to £200 for most straightforward situations (depending on whether you use a DIY kit or an online Will service). If you want a more supported, personalised Will-writing service (often...
Modernising Wills Law: What You Need to Know About Upcoming Changes
3 minute read by Claire Earwaker dos ReisWills Law Needs an Update and It’s Finally Happening Making a Will is one of the most important things you will ever do. It is how you make sure your wishes about your property and loved ones are respected after you have gone....