2020 has been a challenging year and one that has unquestionably focused the mind on the things nearest and dearest to us.It has reminded us of the importance of safeguarding our family and loved ones
Continue readingIs Trust the issue?In this issue we focus on the growing trend of the use of family trusts within Wills.Sadly, divorce happens, but there may come a time when one or both of the parties will want to start
Continue readingDo I really need to make a Will?None of us like to think too much about getting older. Dying and planning what will happen to our assets can seem a laborious and overly complicated task, so it’s hardly
Continue readingA Fraud Marriage and a Funeral? The Effect of a Predatory Marriage (or any!) on Your Estate The UK has an increasing aged population, with an estimated 8.7 million citizens aged over 70. An
Continue readingDiscussions about future care needs are often avoided. We all hope that we will remain healthy and able to manage our daily activities without external support. However, the reality is that
Continue readingWith the way Covid-19 has affected our daily lives you may be wondering what happens if you find yourself appointed as an executor of somebody’s Will.The peculiar thing about Wills is that you may not
Continue readingIf someone has lost mental capacity to take care of their property and financial affairs, an application to the Court of Protection may be necessary to appoint a Deputy to act in their best interests. Generally,
Continue readingThe outbreak of the COVID-19 virus has got many of us checking that our affairs are in order and has highlighted the need to make a Will and Lasting Power of Attorney for many.The introduction of social
Continue readingADVANCE DECISIONS aka Living Wills In recent weeks we have seen a wave of uncertainty and panic across the world. The current Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in many people looking at how they can
Continue readingOliver Nelms - Legal expertWith the continued escalation of the Coronavirus situation around the UK and the world, it is little surprise that the question many solicitors and Will makers are facing from
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