Dealing with the administration of someone’s estate can be easier if they have left a Will. It can also help avoid disagreements between family members. But it is not always easy to find important documents after a...
If you own a property jointly with someone else, you may automatically become the sole owner when they die, depending upon the way in which the property is held.
Ideally, an LPA should be executed well in advance of any incapacity. But so long as the person signing the document still understands its full meaning and effect, it is still possible for them to sign a...
The appointment of an Attorney can help you deal with your affairs once you are no longer able. But they are not allowed to write a Will on your behalf.
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is an official legal document appointing someone to act on your behalf should you one day become incapable of managing your affairs.
Inheritance Tax (IHT) can be a nasty surprise during the administration of a Will. New Year is the ideal time to check that you’ve done all you can to minimise the burden.
Leaving someone a life interest in your Will means they will have the benefit of the asset, for example a property, for the rest of their life following which it will pass to a beneficiary chosen by...
When someone dies, often loved ones would like to see the document that they have left outlining their wishes and stating who is to benefit from their estate. We look at who is entitled to see the...
