http://www.LegalWills.co.uk Important news articles regarding Wills, Power of Attorney, Living Wills, Funeral Plans, Last Messages, Medical Health Care Directives, Estate Planning and other advance directives. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_956_090728.aspx The new, online service from Legalwills.co.uk allows individuals to prepare their will, in the convenience of their own home, for a fraction of the cost of hiring a solicitor. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_957_090505.aspx What should every adult have, but nearly three quarters do not? An up-to-date Last Will and Testament. Most people do not have a legal Will because of these top 10 excuses. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_959_060501.aspx The one thing in life that is guaranteed is death, and it is never too early to start thinking about your last wishes. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_960_060209.aspx Death and dying-it's something that many people avoid talking about. But refusing to talk about it and make your end of life decisions can cause you--and your family--more grief and money than you may know. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_961_060116.aspx It may not be a pleasant thought to think about, but it happens. Everyone will die, and not all of us will die peacefully on our deathbed. It is vital that everyone, including teens, have a will. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_962_060107.aspx People are more likely these days to plan for their own death or talk to close relatives about the subject that many have long been inclined to avoid, a poll found. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_963_051124.aspx Society has paid a price for not recognizing the value of advance directives. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_964_051123.aspx There are a great many care options for the last days of life. Emotional and philosophical concerns, deciding where to receive care, and legal documents (such as advance directives, a health care proxy, and a living will) need to be discussed, decided, and legally secured to ensure you receive the treatment you want. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_965_051103.aspx Under current legislation, if you don't make a Will your gay partner has no automatic right to your estate. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_966_051031.aspx Your will may be the most important document you ever create for your children. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_967_051014.aspx Few topics confuse investors more than figuring out what estate-related documents they need. Living Wills, Living Trusts, and Powers of Attorney are just a few of the terms that most find hard to define, let alone understand. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_968_051009.aspx What is the difference between advance directives and DNR (Do Not Resuscitate)? What should I do? http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_969_050122.aspx There are four crucial documents each senior citizen should have: 1. An updated and valid will; 2. A durable power of attorney; 3. A living will; 4. A durable power of attorney for health care. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_970_050116.aspx Living wills are fairly common documents included in the typical estate plan. As you know, a living will is an advance medical directive that a person can execute regarding the type of care they want to receive in the event they are terminally ill. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_971_050106.aspx You may think it's too soon to do estate planning. Yet, none of us can predict the future - so you'll want to be prepared for anything. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_972_050104.aspx This fascinating article explains the importance of leaving your critical information in a safe place to be picked up by your loved ones after you have passed away. However, there is a new twist. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_973_050101.aspx What do quality of life, heroic measures and dying with dignity mean to you? What kind of care would you want if you were unable to speak for yourself? What are your hopes and fears about the medical treatments you might or might not receive? What makes life worth living or, conversely, not worth living? http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_974_041218.aspx This article explains the importance of keeping your critical personal information in a safe place, and suggests the traditional approach of storing this information in a safety deposit box. Of course, at LegalWills.co.uk you can also store this information using the MyMessages service, to be distributed to your designated Keyholders at the appropriate time; a far more practical and accessible solution to the same problem. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_975_041203.aspx This excellent article highlights the need for singles to write their estate planning documents. Often people consider writing their Will once they get married, or they have children, and this article explains that once these events happen, the law will usually take care of loved ones should you die without a Will. However, singles, who often have a larger estate than they think (accident insurance and life insurance policies will pay out), do not always have an obvious beneficiary. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_976_041127.aspx An article talks about the importance of having a Will, a Living Will, a list of belongings that make up one's estate and the possibility of including messages to loved ones that they can receive once you have passed away. It is a source of great relief to put these things in place, and will ease the burden on loved ones once you are gone. The Funeral, Will, Living Will and Messages services at LegalWills.co.uk is a one stop shop for sorting out these affairs. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_977_041107.aspx Few things are more unnatural than talking about the end of one's life. It is a very uncomfortable topic to discuss with your partner, children, family and sometimes even your health-care provider. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_978_041028.aspx Many people will put off the writing of a Living Will thinking that their family will be able to agree on the most appropriate care. Countless press articles suggest that the 30 minutes or so that it will take to prepare a Living Will is time very well spent. This article demonstrates the anxiety that end of life care decisions can place on a family. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_979_040923b.aspx Elder Law Attorneys Offer Nine Tips to a Living Will, Health Care Proxy and Health Care Power of Attorney. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_980_040923a.aspx The lengthy legal battle over the fate of Terri Schiavo in Florida has heightened people's interest in Living Wills and the Healthcare Power of Attorney. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_981_040901.aspx People, in general, are often hesitant to prepare wills. There's a number of reasons for this. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_982_040504.aspx Australian technology solicitor tests the validity of digital wills in Australia by placing his last will and testament, complete with digital signatures, on a watch. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_983_040124.aspx Member wins Six Feet Under DVD set during 'Make A Will Month' at www.LegalWills.co.uk. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_984_030104.aspx PartingWishes.com announces a revolutionary new service, enabling consumers to create and update their Wills over the Internet. Now, from the comfort and privacy of their own home, all that a consumer needs is an Internet connection and about 30 minutes to create a custom Will that is legal in their local jurisdiction. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_985_021219.aspx An online legal will creation service is now available for U.S. residents at www.USLegalWills.com. (This service was made available to Canadian residents earlier this year at www.LegalWills.ca.) Furthermore, you are now free to try the service before deciding whether to pay for your final document. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_986_021125.aspx Here's a list of my top financial issues to consider when your spouse or common-law partner (CLP) dies. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_987_021015.aspx An online legal will creation service is now available for Canadians at www.LegalWills.ca. Furthermore, you are now free to try the service before deciding whether to pay for your final document. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_988_021014.aspx LegalWills.co.uk has launched a unique portfolio of services that allows consumers to communicate their final wishes to loved ones after they have passed away. The interactive web site includes services for describing funeral wishes, drafting a Legal Will and preparing multimedia messages. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_989_020719.aspx Senior citizens must ensure that their Will, Living Will, Power of Attorney, funeral plans and healthcare directives are in order. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_990_020716.aspx Baseball Hall of Fame recipient's death results in feud over his final wishes. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_991_020525.aspx Poor planning, vague bequests may lead to family feuds, solicitors warn. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_992_020130.aspx Ex-wives feud over star's fortune. A number of high profile cases have made headlines in North America which demonstrate the importance of writing a Will and keeping it up to date. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_993_020115.aspx News articles highlight the importance of writing a will in gay, lesbian, homosexual, same-sex relationships. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_994_010815.aspx 59% of American adults don't have a will, giving them little control or input into issues, such as what will happen to their assets and any minor children, after they die. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_994_010815.aspx LegalWills.co.uk unveils the 'MyMessages' service, which allows members to prepare multimedia messages to be delivered to designated friends and family members after they have passed away. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_995_010710.aspx Think twice about using a Do-It-Yourself Will Kit. The consumer affairs TV show 'Market Place' attacked a product called the Canadian Legal Will Kit, and questioned the use of all Do-It-Yourself Will kits. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_996_010710b.aspx Think twice about using a Do-It-Yourself Will Kit. The consumer affairs TV show 'Market Place' attacked a product called the Canadian National Will Kit, and questioned the use of all Do-It-Yourself Will kits. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_997_010710c.aspx Think twice about using a Do-It-Yourself Will Kit. The consumer affairs TV show 'Market Place' attacked a product called the Canadian National Will Guide, and questioned the use of all Do-It-Yourself Will kits. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_998_010710d.aspx Think twice about using a Do-It-Yourself Will Kit. The consumer affairs TV show 'Market Place' attacked a product called the Complete Canadian Will Guide, and questioned the use of all Do-It-Yourself Will kits. http://www.LegalWills.co.uk/news_999_010701.aspx Consider the consequences of dying without a Will.