by MyLocalSolicitor | Nov 19, 2019 | Wills
From simple errors to being unduly influenced, there are several issues that can invalidate a will. If a will is discovered to be invalid following a death, it can have severe implications for its beneficiaries, sometimes costing thousands in fees to reach a...
by MyLocalSolicitor | Nov 5, 2019 | News
A rise in the government’s probate fee, that would have resulted in bereaved families facing costs of over £6,000 in probate grants, has now been abandoned in a move approved by the Law society. In the former governmental plans, probate fees would have seen a...
by MyLocalSolicitor | Oct 21, 2019 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a piece of legal documentation that allows you to appoint a person to assist you in making decisions, or to make them on your behalf. Appointing an LPA gives you greater control over what may happen to you should you suffer an...
by MyLocalSolicitor | Oct 7, 2019 | Inheritance
Three brothers are suing their sister who inherited a south London home valued at £1m. According to The Daily Mail, Anna Rea was cared for round the clock by her daughter Rita in her last years. When Rea died in 2016 age 86, her daughter was the sole inheritor of her...
by MyLocalSolicitor | Sep 17, 2019 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
Deputyships and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) are roles with much in common. Both legal appointments, they’re designed to manage the affairs of individuals suffering from mental incapacity. The two positions are both appointed to make decisions on behalf of an...
