Blog
What is a Nil Rate Band Discretionary Trust?
When writing your Will, you may include a Trust for certain portions of your estate, such as cash gifts or property. Alternatively, you may be...
Guardianships – Are you taking care of your most treasured possessions?
Most of us have probably come across the term “guardian” or “guardianship,” but have you ever stopped to think about whether this is something you...
Do you need a Lasting Power of Attorney if you already have an Enduring Power of Attorney in place?
Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA) were replaced by Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) from 1st October 2007, so it has not been possible to create new...
Protecting your Fur Babies
When you think about making provisions for your estate after your death, what will often come to your mind is who should be your executor,...
Home Protection Schemes – could they work for you?
Everybody wants to protect their assets for the benefit of their loved ones, to ensure that the assets that they have worked hard to acquire...
What is the difference between a mirror will and a mutual will?
People often confuse the terms “Mutual Will” and “Mirror Will”. However, in law they are two very different things, and it is important to be precise....
Business Owners – Are you fully protected if the unthinkable happens?
Since the Mental Health (Discrimination) Act 2013 was implemented, it is not possible for a director to be removed by the court if they have...
What happens if you die without making a Will?
Families are risking their loved ones losing their inheritance due to mistaken beliefs about wills, according to a study by Remember a Charity. The Remember...
One LPA? Or two LPAs? That is the Question …
With two different LPAs available, which is more important to you, “Property and Finance” or “Health and Welfare”? We advise many people who wrongly...
Witnessing of Wills by Video: A new way forward
The government introduced new legislation at the end of September to permit wills to be witnessed by video conferencing, for an initial period between 31...