Financial abuse of the elderly happens on a large scale across the world and recent data suggests that the main targets of financial abuse are those aged 65 and above. Wills & Probate Solicitor, Sophie Wildsmith, discusses in her latest blog....
Executors are appointed in your Will to deal with the administration of your estate when you pass away. Their main responsibilities include collecting in your assets, paying any debts and paying any tax due before distributing your estate in accordance with the terms of your Will.
Ed Sheeran has recently confirmed that he has made a 'Letter of Wishes' to sit alongside his Will. Sophie Wildsmith discusses in her blog...
Trainee Solicitor, Sophie Wildsmith, discusses the question 'Can my spouse change their Will without my consent?' in her latest blog.
Trainee Solicitor, Sophie Wildsmith, answers the question "Do I need a Lasting Power of Attorney if I have a joint bank account?" in her latest blog.
Often the question of who will make decisions concerning our health and welfare if we lose the ability to make those decisions for ourselves is overlooked. Trainee Solicitor, Sophie Wildsmith, discusses the importance of Health and Welfare Lasting Power's of Attorney in her latest blog...
This month, the media has reported that One Direction star Liam Payne died ‘intestate’. Trainee Solicitor, Sophie Wildsmith, explains what happens if you die without a Will, in her latest blog...
It is not uncommon for couples to believe that if they have lived with their partner for a long time, then their property and other assets will automatically pass to their surviving partner on death, however, unfortunately this is not necessarily the case. Trainee Solicitor, Sophie Wildsmith, explains the different factors and the importance of making a Will...
The 8th March is International Women's Day. Trainee Solicitor, Sophie Wildsmith, writes about why Lady Hale of Richmond inspires her...
In her latest blog Solicitor, Sophie Wildsmith, discusses the steps you should take after being diagnosed with dementia...
