The Biggest Compliment
"They were brilliant" A personal recommendation is the greatest compliment any company can receive! So sincerest thanks to our wonderful clients Janet and Brian Chapman from Leicester for taking the time to recommend our superb Leicester consultant Debbi Barker to their
Should You Write Your Own Will?
Read this in-depth guide before you decide. Should you write your own Will? If you're reading this post you're probably considering doing just that. As a leading Will writing specialist, we know that working out your assets and maximising your children’s
Leaving a legacy to your disabled child
As a parent of a vulnerable child, it will have crossed your mind "who will look after my child when I’m gone and how will they cope”. It’s largely inevitable that you will pass before your child, so planning for their future
Catch 22 – The Inheritance Tax “v” Probate conundrum
You have an Inheritance Tax (IHT) bill to pay but you need your bequeathed inheritance to pay it. Before you can receive your Inheritance you need “grant of probate” - you can't get a full grant of probate until
Planning for Dementia
Planning for Dementia? This is a terrifying thought, but, It is estimated that by 2025 1 million people in the UK could be living with dementia. That’s a daunting statistic that most of us don’t
Making provision for your Digital Assets in your Will
What are digital assets Unfortunately, there is no definitive legislative definition of a “digital asset” in UK law at the moment. However when we refer to “digital assets” we are referring
Memorialising a Facebook Account
Making provision for your digital assets in your Will Whilst making provision for your digital assets in your Will, take a moment to think about what you would like to happen to your Facebook account. Facebook If your Facebook account is where you’ve
Stepsisters Inheritance feud relies upon a 20th Century Law
Stepsisters feud hits the headlines as their claim to Inheritance could rely upon a 20th Century Law. The tragic story of elderly couple John and Ann Scarle who died together at their home in Leigh-on-Sea in 2016 continues.
Brexit & Probate – No news one way or another
With Brexit dominating every spare minute in parliament at the moment, no one has been too concerned that the proposed Probate fee increase, scheduled for enforcement in April, has been delayed.
Asked to be Power of Attorney? 7 crucial things you need to know!
Asked to be Power of Attorney? 7 crucial things you need to know! A Power of Attorney is a legal document where someone gives the right to other(s) to make decisions on their behalf should they lose “mental capacity” and are unable