A Living Will, or Advance Medical Directive, is a document that enables you to specify treatment that you wish to accept or refuse should you be in the unfortunate position of not being able to do so yourself. This is...
The Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is an authority for a person or persons (the “Attorney(s)”) to act on behalf of the person giving the authority (the “Donor”). There are two types of LPA: one for financial affairs and the...
Rather then explain within the FAQs, it is probably best to view our pages on Inheritance tax. Please click the Inheritance Tax menu and select "Introduction to Inheritance Tax".
A Will is a written record that says who you wish to look after your minor children, who you want to administer your your estate and who you want your home, money and possessions to go to when you die....
No, birth certificates cannot be changed, (although there are very limited and time restricted options to correct errors soon after birth). Errors on birth certificates are a common reason for changing names by deed poll.
No. Normally only next of kin will be consulted. The Living Will and the Lasting Power of Attorney are, therefore, very important documents for unmarried couples.
Mental disability (and indeed physical disability) can affect anyone regardless of age and is often the result of a stroke, an accident or an illness. Whatever the cause, the effects of mental disability are the same – the person is...
There are many ways of saving Inheritance Tax, either in your lifetime or through your Will. Some solutions may involve lifetime gifting or require trusts set up either today or through your Will. Rather then explain within the FAQs, it...