by MyLocalSolicitor | Mar 30, 2020 | Wills
Michael Templeman, a barrister and son of a judge, must pay a £350,000 bill after losing a case against his stepsisters over his father’s last will. Templeman and his brother Peter originally stood to inherit most of an £817,000 inheritance left by their father, Lord...
by MyLocalSolicitor | Mar 16, 2020 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
Assigning a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a wise way to ensure that if you are no longer able to make personal or financial decisions for yourself, you are cared for a manner of your choosing by the person you select. If you’ve decided to create an LPA, you’ll...
by MyLocalSolicitor | Mar 3, 2020 | Wills
The niece and sister of a widow who passed away have won £825,000, following allegations that the estate was rigged to be received instead by her brother. In 2016, Shirley Guymer died aged 78, but just two months previously had altered her will leaving her home in...
by MyLocalSolicitor | Feb 17, 2020 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
Careful consideration is always advised when appointing an Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA). You should try and choose someone you trust to make decisions in your interests and who is reliable, with the right skills for the role. It’s perfectly possible to select more...
by MyLocalSolicitor | Feb 5, 2020 | Inheritance
Tomorrow, a rule update comes into force meaning surviving spouses will inherit a greater amount, although expert opinion advises the surest way to sidestep inheritance issues is to write a will. As of February 6, if a partner dies with no will written, the sum that...
