Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) enable you to appoint people (attorneys) of your choice with legal authority to act and make decisions on your behalf in relation to your finances, health & welfare if you are unable to do so yourself i.e. because you lack mental capacity.
Deciding how to handle inheritance with estranged adult children involves legal considerations and emotional challenges. Wills & Probate Solicitor, Matt Kelly discusses various case studies relating to the matter in his recent blog....
Death is a difficult topic to consider but planning for what happens to your assets afterwards brings peace of mind and clarity for your loved ones. Timms Trainee Solicitor, Sophie Wildsmith discusses in her latest blog...
Jo Robinson, Charlotte Day, Matthew Kelly, Megan Lovell and myself, are all proud Accredited Lifetime Lawyers(formerly Solicitors for the Elderly). We join the most qualified specialists in the country in helping you make decisions and plans for your future.
'Would your family know where to find your finances after you're gone?' In the midst of daily life, it's easy to let paperwork pile up and to lose online passwords. But the reality is, when someone we love passes away, the burden of settling their affairs falls on those left behind.
The temporary legislation allowing Wills to be witnessed via video comes to an end this month. Wills and Probate Solicitor, Matthew Kelly, discusses the end of video witnessing in his latest blog...
In 2024, the average cost of a funeral in the UK is £3,953. For families and friends the cost of a funeral often comes as a surprise...
The UK Commission on Bereavement has recently published a report which shows that we are not good at comforting people who are grieving.
As expected, the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has not made any changes to Inheritance Tax, despite dangling that particular carrot once again! Timms Wills and Probate expert discusses in their most recent blog...
Timms Sara Hilliard discusses who can act as a Certificate Provider and their role in Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA)….
