Lasting Power of Attorney: Health & Welfare
12
Aug - 2019
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?
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.
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.
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.
Investigations By The Department for Work and Pensions...
11
Feb - 2019
What should you do if you receive a letter from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) asking for details of a deceased’s assets and liabilities? It is very common to receive such a letter, but they can be a little bit alarming. Our latest blog post explains what you should do...
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