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What is the Danish practice of ‘death cleaning’?

Death cleaning (like estate planning) isn’t some eerie ritual involving black candles and incantations. It’s your chance to embrace life and spread a little tidying magic along the way. It's about making space for the things that truly matter and finding peace of mind knowing that everything is in its proper place.

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Can executors inherit?

This is a common question often asked by clients and comes from a misconception that there’s a conflict between the two roles.

Here’s what you need to know:

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Who can challenge a Will?

There's a misconception that anyone can contest a Will, but that's not true. Only a select few have that right.

The circumstances for making a claim against someone’s estate are also limited. Sadly, if your situation doesn't fit into the legally defined categories, you may not have any options.

We look at who can claim and why in this article.

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Can I exclude someone from my Will?

Have you fallen out with someone in your family?

Does it worry you that someone who’s no longer in your life might inherit from you? If so, it’s time to make your Will.

Find practical steps to help you avoid a potential challenge in our latest blog.

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What does Cy-près mean?

Understanding your legal documents is essential. In this blog, we explain a key estate planning term: cy-pres.

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What does hotchpot mean?

Understanding your legal documents is essential. In this blog, we explain a key estate planning term: hotchpot.

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Are godparents the same as guardians?

Perhaps you haven’t made a Will to avoid thinking about the awful possibility of not being there for your children.

Find out more about how to tackle this difficult decision in this article.

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What are digital assets?

Digital assets are often overlooked when making a Will. Some digital assets have a monetary value; others don’t, but may have sentimental value. Find out more here.

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Can I leave my cryptocurrency in my Will?

According to a 2020 study by the Cremation Institute, nearly 90 percent of all cryptocurrency owners are worried about what will happen to their crypto when they die but fail to make provision so it is not lost forever.

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