Welcome

My name is Bill Ryan. I am a lawyer now working as a Legal Consultant specialising in Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning for Your Will Matters.

Bill Ryan

I am a member of the Institute of Professional Willwriters, an Affiliate of the Society of Will Writers and a Commissioner for Oaths.

You can me on 01225 582582 or 07942 959599.

Do you use an Independent Financial Advisor?

Many people take advantage of the services of an Independent Financial Advisor (IFA). This is a very good idea for most people because it is probably the single best way to develop a sensible strategy for financial security and to help maximise returns on investments.

Apart from the direct financial benefits there is the added sense [...]

Legal challenges to a valid will?

Protecting Your Will From Legal Challenges

Normally having a valid Will is seen as the best way to prevent arguments after your death. Unfortunately this is not always the case. It seems that the level of disputed wills are on the up as increasingly people are pursuing claims through the courts.

This may be because the value [...]

I am a Commissioner for Oaths – it is official!

In English law a Commissioner for Oaths is a person appointed by the Lord Chancellor with power to administer oaths or take affidavits.

All practising solicitors have these powers but must not use them in proceedings in which they are acting for any of the parties. It is now clear that Barristers have the right whether [...]