Lasting Power of Attorney Statistics UK 2026 | Xwills
Key Lasting Power of Attorney statistics for England and Wales, including application volumes, registration times and OPG fees. In This LPA Statistics Report How Lasting Power of Attorney Registrations Have Grown Latest LPA Statistics for 2025 and 2026 How Long Does an LPA Take to Register? Property & Financial Affairs vs Health & Welfare LPAs […]
Tenants in Common: Complete UK Guide 2026
At a Glance Tenants in Common is a way for two or more people to own a property together while each person owns a separate share. Unlike Joint Tenants, your share does not automatically pass to the other owner when you die and can instead pass under your Will. This gives homeowners greater control over […]
What Is a Mirror Will? Essential 2026 UK Guide & Key Risks
At a Glance A mirror Will is one of two separate Wills made by two people, usually a couple, with identical or very similar wishes. Typically, each person leaves their estate to the other first and then to the same beneficiaries, such as their children. Despite “mirroring” each other, each Will remains a separate legal […]
Life Interest Trusts
At a Glance Life Interest Trusts provide long-term security for a surviving spouse or partner while protecting the underlying capital for your chosen beneficiaries. For homeowners, it can give the survivor a lifelong right to remain in the family home while preserving the deceased owner’s share for children or other beneficiaries. A Life Interest Trust […]
How Much is Inheritance Tax? The Ultimate 2026 Guide to UK Thresholds & Protected Wealth
At a Glance Regarding the question, “How Much is Inheritance Tax in 2026?”—most UK estates pay £0 if the total value is under £325,000. However, for homeowners leaving property to direct heirs, you can pass on up to £500,000 (individuals) or £1 Million (married couples) before the 40% tax rate applies. In 2026, the real […]
Are Next of Kin Responsible for Care Home Fees? 2026 UK Guide
At a Glance Regarding the question, “Are Next of Kin Responsible for Care Home Fees?”—the answer in 2026 is No. Under the Care Act 2014, next of kin are not legally liable for a relative’s care costs in the UK. However, while your personal savings are safe, the family home remains 100% vulnerable to being […]
How much should Lasting Power of Attorney cost in the UK?
At a Glance: How much should lasting power of attorney cost in the UK? In the UK (2026), the average cost of a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is typically around £184 per person in government fees, based on £92 per document charged by the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG). Most people require two […]
Digital Assets Estate Planning UK: The 2026 Property Act Guide
At a Glance Digital assets estate planning in the UK is no longer a grey area. Following the Property (Digital Assets etc.) Act 2025, your crypto, NFTs, and digital data are officially recognised as personal property. In 2026, failing to include these in your Will means vital financial assets and family memories risk being “digitally […]
Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) 2026: The Ultimate UK Guide
Secure your family’s future with our ultimate 2026 guide to Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). Discover the latest OPG registration fees, timelines, and how to avoid costly Court of Protection delays.
Deliberate Deprivation of Assets: Essential UK Guide 2026
Learn how to navigate UK local authority rules regarding asset gifts and avoid common pitfalls with deliberate deprivation of assets in 2026.
The 7 Essential Steps to Protecting Your House with a PPT Will
A step-by-step homeowner’s guide to ringfencing your property equity against care costs using a professional Property Protection Trust Will.
Standard Wills vs Property Protection Trust Wills: The Essential 2026 Comparison
We compare traditional Mirror Wills against Property Protection Trusts to show which provides the best security for your family home and legacy
Property Protection Trust Wills: The Ultimate 2026 Homeowner’s Guide
Everything UK homeowners need to know about PPT Wills in 2026, from technical drafting to protecting your share of the family home.
How to Track a Probate Application UK: 2026 Guide
Checking the progress of a probate application in England and Wales. Share this guide Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit WhatsApp At a Glance Yes, you can track a probate application in England and Wales. If you applied online, you can check the progress of your application through the online probate service and HMCTS will contact you […]
