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
Property Ownership and your rights
How you own your home with your partner or spouse can have major implications for you when they die. In the UK there are two ways in which you can buy a property or a piece of land with your partner,spouse
Living together & bereavement – do you have any rights?
Many believe that if they live together long enough, they become married in ‘common law’. This is not the case.So what happens if you are not married or in a civil partnership, and your other half dies? Although discussing future