Plain-English guides to wills, LPAs and inheritance tax
Clear answers to the questions we're asked most, checked against GOV.UK. They're general information about the law in England and Wales, not legal advice.
- Wills
What happens if you die without a will in England and Wales?
Who inherits if there's no will? The intestacy rules explained: what a spouse gets (£322,000 plus half the rest), what children get, and why unmarried partners can get nothing.
Read the guide - Inheritance tax
Inheritance tax thresholds explained, including the 2027 pension changes
The £325,000 nil-rate band, the £175,000 residence nil-rate band, passing allowances to a spouse, gifts and the 7-year rule, and why most unused pensions count for inheritance tax from 6 April 2027.
Read the guide - Lasting Powers of Attorney
How much does a Lasting Power of Attorney cost?
The OPG fee to register an LPA is £92 (£184 for both types). See what else you might pay, how to get a reduction or exemption, and what we charge to prepare your LPAs.
Read the guide - Wills
Mirror wills explained: how they work for couples
Mirror wills are two matching wills for a couple. Here's how they work, what happens after the first death, how they differ from mutual wills, and what they cost.
Read the guide - Lasting Powers of Attorney
What happens if you don't have a Lasting Power of Attorney?
Without an LPA, your family may need to apply to the Court of Protection to become your deputy. Here's what that involves, what it costs (£432 to apply) and how to avoid it.
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What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?
A plain-English guide to Lasting Powers of Attorney in England and Wales: the two types, who can be an attorney, who signs, and when an LPA can be used.
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