Considering your will and your funeral often go hand in hand, is it a good idea to include a funeral wishes clause in your will?

There are a number of things to consider when it comes to planning and communicating your burial wishes. More...

It would be a hard push to find anyone in the UK not affected, either directly or indirectly, by Covid 19.

There have been far reaching changes in our personal interactions (social distancing, cleaning of shared spaces, wearing of masks, etc.) and also in our interactions with businesses, for example the increase in online payments.

To navigate these changes, there have been instances of individual and community action. Whether it’s Capt. Sir Tom Moore or the local grocer setting up a vulnerable person’s delivery group, there have been many instances of help with the impact of Covid 19.

Many people are keen to help, but this may lead to unintended consequences as can be seen in the Bakery Manager case.

This came about through the rise in a cashless society and an increase in the contactless payment world. This has only been increased by the reluctance to handle cash in the current health climate. More...

If a friend or family member has passed away, then you are likely to want to pay your respects and attend their funeral. But what happens if this is arranged during the working week? More...

It is a great pleasure to join a team with such a wealth of expertise in wills, trusts and the administration of Estates. Within the team at Howells there are a variety of specialists all with the expertise and passion to help our clients with professionalism and integrity. This means that estate planning can be created for all different scenarios. Here are just a few: More...

Over the last couple of months, since the Coronavirus lockdown was first implemented, we have all had to adapt to a new normal. For us, here at Howells Solicitors, this has meant being flexible with our services wherever possible to ensure we can still offer our clients the high-quality assistance we are known for.

However, this month, the Ministry of Justice has announced a change to the 183-year-old rules regarding the witnessing of wills. It’s been labelled the ‘biggest change to law for 200 years’, so it’s important to read all about it. More...