It has come to light recently that if you were appointed as a Deputy for someone between the period 1 April 2008 and 31st March 2015 (‘the qualifying period’) then you may be eligible to claim a refund for certain deputyship fees
Lasting Power of Attorney. What are the points that you should take in to consideration when setting up an Lasting Power of Attorney?
In the case of James v James [2018], the High Court was asked to rule on a challenge to a Will based on lack of testamentary capacity and also to outline the factors legal practitioners should consider when taking instructions for a Will.
Inheritance Tax is the tax that may be payable on someone’s death if the value of their estate is above the Inheritance Tax threshold.
What is the Mental Capacity Act? Timms Charlotte Day explains on her latest blog post...
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney Health & Welfare? Timms Sara Hilliard explains in her most recent blog post...
Do Marriage or Divorce have an impact on an existing Will? Timms Jess Barnett discusses how marriage and divorce can affect an existing Will
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) and Deputyship Orders are both legal appointments of a person or persons to deal with the affairs of another person who lacks mental capacity to deal with their affairs themselves. Both appointments can be made ... Lasting Power of Attorney or Deputyship Order?
The Children’s Funeral Fund is a Government ‘pot’ which aims to offer practical support and funding to bereaved parents by providing financial assistance for burial and cremation fees.
A Death Bed Gift known as donatio mortis causa is a gift made in anticipation of death and not a gift in a person’s Will.
