Emily Littlehales, Author at Celtic Law

Emily Littlehales
4 Min Read 25 July 2023

Inheritance Tax – the Basics

When we see clients to make Wills, we ask them to do some preparation for us. This preparation includes providing us with a list of assets and their approximate value. It doesn’t need to be a precise science, a quick look on Zoopla, your online banking, and an idea of what you have by way of pensions and other investments…

Emily Littlehales
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Will you marry me?

When clients approach me to make Wills – sometimes they don’t expect me to suggest that they should think about getting married! I have to say its one of the nice parts of the job when…

Emily Littlehales
2 Min Read 10 January 2023

All our bank accounts are joint – we don’t need a Power of Attorney!

All our bank accounts are joint – we don’t need a Power of Attorney! By Emily Littlehales Making a power of attorney is a difficult service to ‘sell’. When I say sell, I can assure you…

Emily Littlehales
2 Min Read 15 July 2022

Care Fees and Mum and Dad advice…. What do we mean?

When I am speaking to clients, I often ask myself ‘what would I recommend to my Mum and Dad here?’ This is the Gold Standard isn’t it? If we wouldn’t recommend a product or action to…

Emily Littlehales
2 Min Read 29 June 2022

Have you thought about what will happen to your Pet when you die?

We are animal lovers at Celtic Law, those of you who know us may be familiar with the office pug – Roxie. Where would we be without our furry best friends? At Celtic Law, we understand…

Emily Littlehales
2 Min Read

The Simple Mirror Will – Should it be that Simple?

When I meet with my clients to discuss their Wills, I ask ‘how do you see your Will working?’ or ‘What do you want to happen?’ Most will respond with ‘we want everything to go to…

Emily Littlehales
5 Min Read 27 October 2020

What happens if I die without making a Will?

I really enjoy talking to people about Wills. To me; they represent a clever tool which can achieve many planning goals and they are full of surprises. But, unsurprisingly, most people don’t like to talk about…

Emily Littlehales
4 Min Read

5 things to think about when making a Will

When we think about making a Will, often the first stumbling block is knowing where to start. Here are 5 key things to help you start thinking about your Will from Celtic Law’s specialist Will advisor,…

Emily Littlehales
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Choosing the right Executor for your Will: what you should know

Choosing the right Executor can be one of the major stumbling blocks in making your Will. You’ll need to carefully consider all the possible tasks involved in administering your estate, and then decide who’s the best…

Emily Littlehales
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At what age should I write a Will?

What’s the best age to write your Will? After all, writing a Will might seem an unusual activity when you’ve got the rest of your life to think about it. From a solicitor’s perspective, a black…