In this podcast, Isabella Milnes-James is joined by Natasha Lawrance and Mark Aldridge, Paralegals in the Private Wealth and Inheritance department at Herrington Carmichael to discuss the importance of making a Will. This episode covers everything from what is a Will, how marriage and divorce can affect your Will to those who are entitled to bring a claim against your Estate.
The Importance of a Will
Isabella Milnes-James
Trainee Solicitor, Private Wealth & Inheritance
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