A guide to nominating multiple attorneys in an LPA
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. (more…)Read More
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Spouses set to receive additional £20,000 if partner passes without will
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. (more…)Read More
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The importance of LPAs for dementia patients
If you or a family member have been diagnosed with dementia, you may benefit from a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). Nominating an LPA to handle your affairs before you are unable to make decisions for yourself can ensure that should you lose mental capacity, the person of your choosing will manage your affairs. Understanding dementia What exactly is dementia? It’s a broad term...Read More
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Farmer sued by mother for £6m estate
A Huntingdon farmer is locked in a battle at court with his mother over his family estate. (more…)Read More
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What are the rights of a Lasting Power of Attorney for health and welfare?
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) specifically for health and welfare grants the person nominated (referred to as the attorney) the legal power to execute decisions on behalf of someone (known as the donor) when they’re no longer able to make decisions of their own. (more…)Read More
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Man sues niece for share of fortune worth millions
A man who claims his father’s will excluded him has taken his niece to court in an attempt to secure his share of an inheritance worth £2.4m. (more…)Read More
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What is Testamentary Capacity?
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 resolution. (more…)Read More
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Law Society welcomes scrapping of hike in probate fee
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. (more…)Read More
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