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15th September 2025
When an unmarried couple faces intestacy—meaning one partner dies without a valid Will—the surviving partner generally has no automatic legal right to inherit under intestacy rules, no matter how long th...
8th September 2025
At Casey & Associates, we often see firsthand how the presence—or absence—of a Will can dramatically affect the lives of surviving loved ones, especially when young children are involved. Let us sha...
1st September 2025
What is a vulnerable person? A vulnerable person, when referring to potential beneficiaries, is typically an individual who needs their inheritance to be dealt with by a third-party, rather than them receiving it d...
25th August 2025
As Will writers, we are witnessing a concerning and growing trend: more people than ever are passing away without a valid Will in place. The result? Increased complexity, delay, and emotional strain for families alr...
18th August 2025
If you are a parent of a blended family you need to be wary of something known as sideways disinheritance. This term refers to a situation where children or other intended beneficiaries are unintentionally dis...
11th August 2025
While it may be tempting to bypass the formal probate process—whether to gain quicker access to a deceased person’s assets or to avoid the costs associated with obtaining a Grant of Probate—the dec...
7th August 2025
It's a tough question, but one every parent must consider. 📊 Did you know? 1 in 20 children in the UK will lose one or both parents before turning 16 — that’s one child in every average classroom. W...
4th August 2025
In November of this year, Casey & Associates will have been in business for 20 years and over that time we have met a huge range of clients and prospective clients from all walks of life. One thing is certain; ...
28th July 2025
There is a common misconception that the use of trusts is restricted to the upper echelons of society as a means of protecting wealth. However, there are a great many benefits to incorporating trusts as part o...
21st July 2025
When someone in England or Wales dies without a Will and no clear next of kin, their estate may be declared bona vacantia—Latin for “ownerless goods.” If no rightful heirs are found, the estate pas...
7th July 2025
When considering your estate planning options you may find yourself bamboozled by the use of technical terms that you may well have heard before but don’t have a clue what they mean. In an effort to dispel so...
23rd June 2025
20 January: Very sad day. Mum's funeral. I think Mum would have liked the service and arrangements. If only we had known what she really wanted. Everyone was very kind. Really strange to see John after all this...
9th June 2025
In a world where pets are cherished family members, ensuring their well-being after you're gone is a profound concern for many. While the legal system views pets as property, there are robust and heartfelt ways to g...
26th May 2025
When it comes to planning your estate, one of the biggest questions many people face is whether to create a Will, a trust, or both. While both tools help ensure your wishes are followed after your passing, they serv...
12th May 2025
Writing a Will is one of the most important things you can do to protect your loved ones and ensure your wishes are carried out after you're gone. However, the legal terminology involved can often feel like a foreig...
28th April 2025
While writing your own Will may seem like a cost-effective and straightforward solution, it comes with numerous potential pitfalls. Estate planning involves legal, financial, and procedural complexities that can b...
14th April 2025
Many people drift along in life under the misapprehension that having finally putting a Will in place (probably after much procrastination) that is that. No more worrying about making a Will. They’ve mad...
31st March 2025
It is a common misconception that if the unthinkable happens and parents pass away before their children are over the age of 18, the children will simply be passed to their grandparents. Even if that were true...
17th March 2025
The term intestate refers to a person who passes away without having made a valid Will, which typically leads to the state determining how their assets are distributed. While many people assume that famous individua...
3rd March 2025
Creating a Will is a critical step in securing the financial future of loved ones and ensuring that personal wishes are respected after death. In the UK a whopping 60% of the population who should have a Will don&rs...
17th February 2025
In recent years, family estates liable for Inheritance Tax (IHT) are rapidly on the increase. The rise in the value of properties in particular means that many more "ordinary" people have to deal with the compl...
3rd February 2025
A Life Interest in Property Trust (LIPT) is a legal arrangement that allows a person (the "life tenant") to use or benefit from a property for the duration of their life. This type of trust is often used in estate p...
20th January 2025
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that enables an individual (known as the “Donor”) to appoint someone to make decisions about investments, asset...
6th January 2025
Some of our clients ask us about transferring their family home into the names of their children, thinking it might save inheritance tax, or reduce their liability for care fees. This means that the legal owners of ...