The prospect of paying for care home fees often strikes fear into clients, but this is often because of misconceptions and horror stories in the media. A clearer understanding of some of the key features can assist families to plan ... Financial Assessment, Top Ups and Deprivation of Assets
Electronic signatures range from a squiggle on a courier's pad, a name typed into a website to an encrypted code generated by a security dongle and, in short, are valid and admissible in evidence in legal proceedings.
Following the recent case of Scarle -v- Scarle [2019] EWHC 2224 (Ch) it seemed like a good time to explore what happens when people who own property together die and the order of their deaths is unclear
New research suggests that former professional footballers are three and a half more times likely to die of dementia than the general population.
Many people wonder if they will lose their home if they have to pay care fees. If you require residential care then your local authority...
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...
