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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.

What Triggers the Decision to Make a Will?

You may be one of the 50+% of adults in the UK who have not made a Will.

You probably want to make a Will but keep putting it off…as people do!

Maybe you have made a Will already but do you know is it fit for purpose or if it is still valid?

I am starting to [...]

Marriage Can Make You Intestate!

Marriage is a wonderful institution but is has one side-effect you may not have bargained for.

If you have a Will at the time get married you may be surprised to know that the Will is invalidated by law. There is one exception though and that is that the Will was made in contemplation of marriage. [...]

First, my husband died now I must sue my children

Just two days before millionaire businessman Mark Butler died after a protracted battle with cancer, he made his will leaving everything to his wife Taryn. He was fortified by knowing that at least she and their two young children, would be well provided for.

He wanted them to stay in the family home in London, valued [...]