Wills & Probate
Government consultation in respect of Lasting Powers of Attorney
The government has launched a consultation into the Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) system, which has been criticised for being slow and hard to use.
The government has launched a consultation into the Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) system, which has been criticised for being slow and hard to use.
When someone dies without leaving a Will, they are said to have died intestate. There are strict rules governing who will inherit their estate, known
Inheritance Tax can be a substantial bill, often amounting to tens of thousands of pounds or more, payable by someone’s estate after their death. It
In some cases, divorce can cause psychological issues for children. We take a look at how parents can help children adjust. Divorce or separation affects
The role of an Executor is a significant responsibility. It is their duty to ascertain all the deceased’s assets and liabilities, to preserve those assets
For many people, leaving money to a charity in their Will is a way of saying thank you for the help they or their loved
After someone dies, their executor or administrator will be responsible for finalising their financial affairs. This involves collecting in all of their assets and belongings
While many people understand the importance of a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), the idea of putting a business LPA in place is not as
Finances can be a major source of anxiety during a divorce. We take a look at whether you will be entitled to receive maintenance payments.
Children aged under 18 are held to lack the legal capacity to inherit a gift under a Will. This means that if they are left
A deed of variation can be used to change the provisions of someone’s Will after they have died. This can be used to distribute their
After someone dies, their personal representative will generally need to apply for a Grant of Probate or, if they did not leave a Will, a
