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When someone dies leaving a Will that creates a Trust, it can have implications for the person dealing with the administration of the estate.

A Will may leave property or assets to a Trust so that an individual may benefit...

As people grow older, managing financial affairs can become onerous, particularly where there are a number of different holdings, bank accounts and other investments.

As part of planning for the future, it is advisable to think about who will help...

When dealing with financial affairs, it may seem ideal to allow children or other trusted family members access to your accounts to help you manage finances. We explain why this is never advisable.

Giving someone the information they need to...

When the owner of a business dies,  probate can be lengthy and complicated as their business assets have to be valued and transferred.

Whether business assets are sold or transferred depends on the way in which the business was owned...

A sharp rise in the number of contested Wills in the past year is caused by more and more people attempting to write their own Will.

In the last year, the number of cases heard by the High Court went up...

If you die without a Will, your estate will still be distributed to your relatives. So why should you bother writing a Will?

The money and possessions left by someone who hasn’t made a Will is distributed in accordance with...

A funeral is usually arranged by close family members of the deceased, but what happens if they disagree, or if someone else has the legal right to arrange the funeral?

If the deceased has left a valid Will, then the...

When you’re expecting a baby there’s a long list of things to do to get ready.

Making a Will isn’t usually at the top of the list, and for many people it isn’t even something they think about at all....

Signing a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) document authorises someone to deal with matters on your behalf, should you become unable to do so yourself.

There are two types of LPAs, one covering property and financial affairs and one covering...

When someone is classed as being domiciled outside of the UK, Inheritance Tax will only be payable on their UK assets.

A person’s domicile is usually their home or permanent place of residence. However some people may claim the place...