Knowledge Hub

Maple Wills Knowledge Hub is your one-stop resource centre for all information related to Wills, LPA (Lasting Powers of Attorney), Trusts, and a comprehensive glossary of commonly used terms.

Wills

A Will is a legal document that communicates a person’s final wishes about possessions and dependents.

• Creating a Will: A Step-by-Step Guide
• Importance of Having a Will
• The Solicitor of a Will
• Understanding Executor in a Will
• What Happens When There is No Will?

Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)

A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that lets you appoint one or more people (known as ‘attorneys’) to help you make decisions or make decisions on your behalf.

• Understanding Lasting Power of Attorney
• Types of LPA
• Choosing your Solictor under LPA
• Benefits of having an LPA
• What If There’s No LPA?

Trusts

A Trust is a legal arrangement where a person or a company (called the trustee) controls property for the benefit of another person (the beneficiary).

• Understanding Trusts
• Types of Trusts
• Roles in a Trust: Trustee, Settlor, and Beneficiary
• Setting up a Trust
• Why You Should Consider Trusts

Glossary of Terms

Our glossary of terms will help you better understand the language used in legal documents such as Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), and Trusts.

• Beneficiary
• Bequest
• Estate
• Executor
• Intestate
• Probate
• Trustee
• Will

This hub is designed to help you understand the basics of Wills, LPAs, and Trusts and familiarise yourself with associated terms.