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Estate Planning Quiz: How Prepared Are You?
How prepared are you when it comes to estate planning? Take our quick 10-question quiz to test your knowledge and find out if your Will and arrangements are up to date.
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Firm newsContinued Success for SLS Wills and More at the Legal Growth Awards 2026
SLS Wills and More has once again been recognised at the Legal Growth Awards 2026, receiving a Highly Commended award for Best Social Media. Find out what this means and why it matters to our clients.
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WillsIs My Current Will Still Valid?
Is your Will still valid? Many people assume once it’s written, it’s done. In this article, we explain what makes a Will legally valid in England and Wales, how life changes can affect it, and when yo
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TrustsCare Fees and Deliberate Deprivation
Care fees are one of the most misunderstood areas of estate planning. This article explains how assessments work in England and Wales, what deliberate deprivation means, and why quick fix solutions ca
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WillsHarry Potter and Inheritance Planning
What can Harry Potter teach us about Wills and trusts? From Sirius Black’s inheritance to protecting young beneficiaries, this article explores the real life estate planning lessons behind the magic.
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WillsFrom Lawyer to Business Owner: Sara’s Story and Why Making a Will Matters
Sara from SLS Wills and More recently joined Radio Ashford to discuss Will writing, Lasting Power of Attorney and Probate. In this blog, she explains why making a Will matters, even if you think you h
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estate-planningEverything SLS Wills and More Is Building Right Now
SLS Wills and More - More than just an estate planning firm
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WillsWuthering Heights: What Would Happen to Heathcliff’s Estate in Modern England and Wales?
Wuthering Heights
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estate-planningWhy Every Adult Needs a Will in England and Wales
Why having a Will matters, what happens if you die without one, and how proper planning protects the people you love in England and Wales.
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WillsCelebrating a Remarkable 2025 at SLS Wills and More
A look back at a remarkable year for SLS Wills and More, supporting families across England and Wales with Wills, LPAs, estate planning and probate services.
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What the Budget Means for Your Estate Planning in 2025
What the 2025 Budget means for your Will, Inheritance Tax planning and estate reviews, with clear guidance from SLS Wills and More.
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Estate Planning Lessons from Aquaman: Navigating the Depths of Inheritance and Legacy
What Aquaman can teach us about estate planning, inheritance, Wills, executors, trusts and LPAs in England and Wales.
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The SLS Approach to Estate Planning
Discover the SLS approach to estate planning, built on expertise, trust, and long-term client relationships across England and Wales.
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estate-planningWhat Santa Might Put in His Will This December
What Santa’s Will can teach us about estate planning, executors, gifts and why December is the perfect time to sort your Will.
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The World’s Most Extreme Wills: Longest and Shortest Ever Recorded
Explore the world’s longest and shortest Wills ever recorded and what they teach us about clear and effective Will writing in England and Wales.
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Estate Planning: Navigating Jurisdictional Differences in England and Beyond
Understand the differences between English, Scottish and French succession law and why tailored estate planning matters when assets span jurisdictions.
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Predatory Marriage: Why Awareness and Safeguarding Matter More Than Ever
Predatory marriage can revoke a Will and expose vulnerable people to abuse. Learn why awareness, safeguarding and estate planning matter more than ever.
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Achieve clarity and confidence in the South East: SLS Wills and More
SLS Wills and More provides trusted Will writing and estate planning services across Kent, London and the South East of England and Wales.
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Safeguarding the people you love with a Vulnerable Beneficiaries or Vulnerable Persons Trust
Learn how a Vulnerable Beneficiaries Trust can protect vulnerable the people you love and provide long-term financial security through your Will.
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Understanding Probate and Estate Administration: Guidance from SLS Wills and More
Clear guidance on probate and estate administration, including costs, common problems, and how SLS Wills and More can help.
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Who Decides What Happens to Your Body After You Pass Away? An Estate Planning Perspective
Who decides what happens to your body after death? Learn how executors, Wills and the law in England and Wales determine funeral arrangements.
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Trust or Trap? Why Asset Protection Trusts May Not Be the Right Answer
Asset protection trusts are often heavily marketed but can carry serious risks. Learn why they may not be the right option for most families.
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Dementia and Estate Planning: The Importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney
Why Lasting Powers of Attorney are essential for dementia planning and protecting your wishes while you still have mental capacity.
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The Threat of Online Wills: Why Comprehensive Estate Planning Matters
Why online Wills can leave families exposed and why comprehensive, professional estate planning offers greater protection and clarity and confidence.
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The Importance of Choosing the Right Professional for Will Writing
Why professional Will writing and estate planning advice matters and the risks of DIY Wills and Powers of Attorney.
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New Inheritance Tax Rules to Impact Trusts and Family Businesses
New Inheritance Tax rules from April 2026 could impact trusts and family businesses. Learn what the changes to BPR and APR mean for your estate planning.
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The Hidden Cost of Abuse: Why Estate Planning Plays a Vital Role in Safeguarding Older People
Elder abuse costs the UK billions each year. Learn how estate planning, Wills, trusts and LPAs can help safeguard older people and protect their assets.
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Understanding Advanced Medical Directives, Taking Control of Your Future Care
Learn how Advanced Medical Directives help you take control of future medical care decisions and protect your wishes in England and Wales.
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What The Minecraft Movie Can Teach Us About Inheritance Planning
Discover what The Minecraft Movie can teach us about inheritance planning, Wills and protecting the legacy you have worked hard to build.
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: A Fairy Tale Lesson in Estate Planning
What Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs can teach us about estate planning, Wills, executors, trusts and protecting the people you love in England and Wales.
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Sara Sheppard Appointed Vice-Chair of The Society of Will Writers Professional Standards Board
Sara Sheppard, founder of SLS Wills and More, has been appointed Vice-Chair of the Society of Will Writers Professional Standards Board from 2025.
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Growing concerns regarding final wishes in Wills…
Growing concerns about contested Wills highlight the limits of testamentary freedom and the importance of professional estate planning advice.
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The Rising Number of Contested Wills: Why Professional Guidance is Essential
Contested Wills are rising across England and Wales. Learn how professional Will writing can reduce disputes and protect your wishes and the people you love.
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Helping You Through Difficult Times
Compassionate support with probate and estate administration when you have lost a loved one, helping ease the burden during difficult times.
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Estate Planning Lessons from Mary Poppins: Bringing Order and Harmony to Your Family’s Future
What Mary Poppins can teach us about estate planning, Wills, trusts and LPAs, and bringing long-term harmony to your family’s future.
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Will Writing in England and Wales Will Writing in England and Wales: What You Need to Know
Learn what makes Will writing in England and Wales unique, how the law works, and why a professionally drafted Will is essential.
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Sport and Will Writing
Discover the surprising similarities between sport and Will writing, and how planning, teamwork and strategy protect your family’s future.
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Who remember’s Pete’s Dragon…
What Pete’s Dragon teaches us about guardianship, trusts, and protecting children through proper estate planning in England and Wales.
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How much does a Will cost?
How much does a Will cost in England and Wales? A clear guide to Will writing fees, online Wills, and professional advice costs.
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Having Difficult Conversations: Talking About Your Wishes Before It’s Too Late
Why talking openly about your wishes, Wills, Letters of Wishes and LPAs helps protect the people you love and prevent future disputes.
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What is a Business Will?
What is a business Will and why is it important for business owners? Learn how estate planning can protect and pass on your business interests.
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What does a Lasting Power of Attorney do?
Learn what a Lasting Power of Attorney does, the difference between the two types, and why LPAs are essential in England and Wales.
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How Inheritance Tax Works (IHT)
A clear explanation of how Inheritance Tax works in England and Wales, including thresholds, exemptions, and planning strategies.
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Common myths about LPAs (Lasting Powers of Attorney)
Common myths about Lasting Powers of Attorney explained, including age, cost, capacity and why LPAs are essential in England and Wales.
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