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3rd November 2025
When we think about planning for the future, most of us focus on Wills and savings, but what happens if life takes an unexpected turn and you can’t make decisions for yourself? That’s where a Lasting Pow...
27th October 2025
Have you thought of your Pet’s Future if the worst were to come? Pets are part of the family for many people in the UK, with over half of households owning one. This reflects the deep emotional bond and commi...
20th October 2025
Your Will is one of the most important legal documents you’ll ever create. It ensures that your wishes are carried out, and your loved ones are looked after when you’re no longer here. But life rarely s...
13th October 2025
When most people think about making a Will, they imagine it’s something to do later in life — after buying a house, getting married, or starting a family. But the truth is, adults of any age can and shou...
6th October 2025
When someone passes away, their estate – meaning their money, property, and possessions – must be collected, valued, and distributed according to their Will. The person responsible for managing this proc...
29th September 2025
When it comes to planning for the future, most people know they need a Will, but far fewer understand what a Trust is or how it differs. Both are key parts of estate planning, but they serve different purposes and c...
22nd September 2025
Mutual Wills are a specific type of Will arrangement made between two people (often spouses or long-term partners) where they agree to make Wills in similar or identical terms (for example, leaving everything t...
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...