For many years, pensions have been among the most tax-efficient ways to pass wealth on to children and grandchildren. However, that is about to change. From 6 April 2027, most unused pension funds and lump sum death benefits will be counted as part of your estate for...
Wills
Having a Professionally Drafted Will Could Be One of the Most Important Things You Ever Do
High-profile stories featuring estates, inheritance disputes, or the consequences of dying without a Will often make the headlines. However, these can also serve as a powerful reminder that proper estate planning is not just for the famous or very wealthy, or...
Make a Will – In collaboration with St Michaels Hospice
Bookers & Bolton is pleased to be partnering with St. Michael’s Hospice this May on a special initiative designed to support their vital work in the local community. As part of this partnership, our Private Client team will be offering a limited number of...
Free Wills in May: How Bookers & Bolton Are Supporting St Michael’s Hospice
Supporting St Michael’s Hospice This May During May 2026, Bookers & Bolton are taking part in a Wills Month campaign in support of St Michael’s Hospice. For the whole of May 2026, we are offering a limited number of standard single and mirror Wills to new...
Five Reasons Why You Should Use a Solicitor to Write Your Will
Contentious probate cases have increased by 56% over the past five years, latest figures show, with 11,362 applications to block probate in 2024, compared to 7,268 applications in 2019. According to the analysis, Q4 2024 saw 3,061 applications to enter a caveat to...
Electronic Wills Likely Following Overhaul of Law
People may soon be able to make Wills electronically, following the publication of a report into the future of Wills law in England and Wales that recommends electronic wills should be formally valid. The report, ‘Modernising Wills Law’, was published by the Law...
Can You Make a Will if You Have Dementia?
It’s Dementia Action Week from 19–25 May, the Alzheimer’s Society’s annual campaign to raise awareness of dementia and highlight the importance of an early diagnosis. There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with dementia in the UK, but more than a third of...
How to Make a Will
If you are an adult in the UK, you probably need a Will. Making a Will is the only way to ensure your assets are passed on to the people you want to benefit from them after your death. If you die without a Will, any assets that belonged to you must be distributed...
New Year – New Will for Working Homeowners
More working people who own property or have substantial savings don’t have a Will. If you are working, we understand that you don’t have time to take off work and visit an office to talk to a Solicitor and you don’t trust online Will writing services. Now, at Bookers...
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