What you need to know about signing & witnessing your Will
There are a number of strict legal formalities that you must comply with in order for your Will to be…
Who inherits an estate if someone dies without a Will?
When a person dies and doesn’t leave a Will, their estate will be divided up according to a set of…
Should I set up a Trust as part of my Estate Planning?
Should I Set Up a Trust as Part of my Estate Planning? Firstly, what is a trust? A trust is…
Covid-19 & Your Will: Witness signing during social distancing
The current Covid-19 pandemic has had us all recently thinking about our own mortality, and for some the realisation that…
Covid-19 & Family Courts: remote hearings
There’s been a flurry of new guidance in response to the pandemic and many of our clients are asking what…
Lasting Powers of Attorney: How to Plan Ahead?
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) enables people to protect their interests when they no longer have the capacity to…
What you need to know: Death and your digital assets
Over 52% of the UK population, according to a recent YouGov survey, have left no arrangements for anyone to access…
Stay Informed: Inheritance Tax Law Changes
In April 2017 the inheritance tax laws are changing again, and even the HMRC admits it adds an extra layer…
Making a Lasting Power of Attorney
The Alzheimer’s Society has estimated that by the end of this year, there will be 850,000 people with dementia in…