American Rapper DMX died in April 2021 aged 50. So far there have been 15 people who have come forward claiming to be his children. In this episode we look at what DMX could have done to make things easier for his family.
What is a Trust? Ancient origins but still very useful for planning your estate today. No longer the preserve of the very wealthy. This is a short introduction to Trusts, the roles, and responsibilities of the people involved as well as a coupl
Today we are going to talk about one of the most common excuses I hear for not writing a Will, my family will know what to do if I die.The death of a family member or even a close friend is a deeply emotional time. Grief can cause people to ac
The executor is the person responsible to the relevant authorities for the administration of a person's estate. It can be a time-consuming job, so what can be done to make life easier for executors? In this episode, we describe the duties of an
If you have ever wondered about excluding someone from your Will, this is the episode for you.We look at whether exclusion is possible, why people exclude, what action you should take; and what remedies an excluded person may have aga
Choosing a person who will look after your children in the event of your death is important. This episode provides a few ideas to help you make the right choice.
Having carefully built up assets during your lifetime by planning your finances, a Will provides you with control over how you pass that which you own to the next generation. It can also help minimise death duties and legal costs.
A brief introduction into the benefits of using a professional over a DIY approach for the document that determines who gets all your worldly goods on death and, where applicable, who looks after your young children.
Miscellaneous matters often included in a Will. A 5-minute introduction on things to consider when making choices for funeral arrangements, organ donation, pets and digital assets.
6 minutes on things to consider when appointing beneficiaries under your Will. How to protect your estate from divorce. How to reduce death duties (tax). What to do when excluding some-one from your Will and more.
In this week's episode we look at Real Estate and answer the questions:What is Real Estate?Why is it treated differently to other assets?How can I regain control over my Real Estate in Dubai?
The second of my podcasts in connection with the local Will and Guardianship options for expatriates resident in Dubai. For more information visit www.greatbritishwills.com
In response to the large number of enquires I have received over the last week, I have prepared 2 short podcasts. The first covers the use of home country wills in UAE and the second summarises the various options for guardianship and certain a