by Will Guardian | Jun 3, 2026 | Wills
A Mirror Will refers to two separate Wills that reflect each other’s wishes. Couples usually create them at the same time and each partner signs their own legal document. Although the Wills often appear almost identical, each Will remains completely independent....
by Will Guardian | May 27, 2026 | Wills
A deliberate exclusion is when someone intentionally leaves a person out of their Last Will and Testament. The decision is deliberate and not by mistake. Simply, the person writing the Will has actively chosen not to benefit a specific individual. People choose to...
by Will Guardian | May 20, 2026 | Wills
Testamentary Capacity refers to a person’s mental ability to make or amend a valid Lasting Will and Testament. This means the individual, known as the Testator, must clearly understand what they are doing when drafting their Will. This legality ensures the final...
by Will Guardian | May 13, 2026 | Wills
A Testator is a person who writes and signs a Last Will and Testament. The Will explains how that person wants their assets distributed after death. The decisions written in the Will form the foundation of the person’s estate plan. These instructions guide...
by Will Guardian | May 6, 2026 | Wills
A Trustee is the person appointed to manage assets held in a trust. They take legal responsibility for those assets and manage them for the benefit of beneficiaries. However, the trustee must always follow the instructions written in the trust or Last Will and...
by Will Guardian | Apr 29, 2026 | Wills
When someone writes a Last Will and Testament, they must name an Executor. An executor is the person, or people, who deal with the estate after death. Simply, they carry out the wishes written in the Will and handle the practical tasks that follow. What Does an...
by Will Guardian | Apr 22, 2026 | Wills
With a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place, you are safeguarding your wishes if you ever lose the ability to make decisions yourself. It protects your independence, and gives your loved ones the clarity and confidence to make decisions if you cannot. Do not leave...
by Will Guardian | Apr 15, 2026 | Wills
When someone passes away without a legally valid Last Will and Testament, the government considers them to have died “intestate”. In a situation of Intestacy, the government steps in to determine how to distribute the estate. This can lead to a range of...
by Will Guardian | Apr 8, 2026 | Wills
A Will, also known as a “Last Will and Testament”, sets out the distribution of your money, property and personal belongings after your death. It also allows you to name guardians for your children under 18 and appoint someone to manage your estate. If you...
