estate planning
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On 13th July 2017, the Law Commission launched a consultation with a view to updating the Will writing process in line with our modern and technology focused lives. The Commission identified...
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If you have a relative with Alzheimer’s you may not think twice about locking the door for their own safekeeping. However, this can have serious implications and may be deprivation...
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When thinking of making a will, the idea of a Victorian lawyer taking down the last instructions at the bedside still springs to mind for many people. And the 19th...
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Children are arguably one of the most precious things in a person’s life (maybe not at 2am when they think it’s playtime!) and as a parent you want what is...
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Denzil Lush, a retired senior judge of the Court of Protection, has warned of the risks of powers of attorney and the lack of safeguards in the power of attorney...
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What is a Will? A document that appoints people (executors) to look after your affairs after you die, and instructs them how to do so. What if you die without...
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If you are thinking of making a Will leaving all your money to charity and none to an estranged child, or are a child who is not a beneficiary of...
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A will is one of the most important documents anyone can make, and they are particularly crucial for business owners. Still, research has shown that 73% of 16-54 year olds...
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If you have an elderly relative who owns assets in the European Union, what will happen from an inheritance law perspective, post Brexit? Now that the Brexit bill has been...
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Did you know that 7th November is the day on which babies conceived on Valentine’s Day are due to enter the world? Life changing events, such as a baby being...
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None of us like to think that one day we may not be capable of dealing with our affairs. However, mental incapacity is something that can affect any of us...
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Your Executor is the person who carries out the wishes set out in your Will after your death. It is a big responsibility to give to someone and it is...
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