Do Marriage or Divorce have an impact on an existing Will?
05
Aug - 2019
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 Power of Attorney or Deputyship Order?
16
Jul - 2019
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?
Who Will Pay the Cost of My Child’s Funeral?
09
Jul - 2019
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.
What is a Death Bed Gift?
08
Jul - 2019
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.
An Exercise of Discretion: Pension Death Benefits
25
Jun - 2019
What is an Expression of Wishes form? And what are the benefits or indeed drawbacks to having one? Matt Kelly explains in his latest blog post...
Death – Diversity & Inclusion
30
Apr - 2019
Our country is becoming more and more diverse and so Wills & Probate practitioners should be knowledgeable and comfortable when it comes to advising clients on end of life preparations...
A Fitting Tribute - Arranging Memorials
30
Apr - 2019
Dying Matters Week 13th - 19th May. In addition to setting out their funeral wishes many people also express clear wishes regarding memorials.
Can a Property be sold by an Attorney?
15
Apr - 2019
Can a property be sold by an Attorney? The answer is often yes, but it is important to look at the Power of Attorney itself to see if there are any restrictions or limitations and the type of power given to the Attorneys.
Spotting Financial Abuse of the Elderly
25
Mar - 2019
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.
Modernising the Grant of Probate
11
Mar - 2019
A Grant of Probate is the legal document needed to deal with a deceased’s estate. If a person has died without leaving a Will, then a Grant of Letters of Administration needs to be obtained.
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