The difference between Deputy Orders and 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 individual regarding financial matters, healthcare and welfare but they differ in the path taken to appoint them....Read More
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Millionaire’s gift triggers inheritance tax trap worth £6m
To protect their disabled son in the future after an accident left him injured, retired couple Kristina and Olaf Rogge set up a trust fund. Now, they have discovered this action could result in them paying £100,000 per year while they’re alive or leave millions payable by their son in death duties. Once a successful investor, Rogge is now trying to reverse the payments made in trust...Read More
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Why investors should always consider setting up an LPA
A lasting power of attorney (LPA) enables investors to allow another nominated individual to take responsibility for their financial matters in the event that they find themselves with diminished mental capacity.. (more…)Read More
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Mother of four surprised by £300K inheritance
Heir hunters have secured £300,000 for a mother of four based in London. (more…)Read More
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Why an LPA for business is an invaluable asset
An LPA (Lasting Power of Attorney) is a document used to legally authorise a nominated person (your attorney) to make specific decisions for you. (more…)Read More
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Step-siblings call for judge to rule on rare case
A Justice of the High Court is being asked to make a ruling on an unusual case by two step-sisters to confirm which one of them will inherit £300,000. (more…)Read More
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Our Article Published In the Businessline Newsletter
Lasting powers of attorney can help you keep your business afloat should anything happen to you preventing you from managing the day-to-day operations. Read More
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Mieszkasz z dziećmi w UK? Czy myślałeś co się z nimi stanie w razie twojej śmierci?
Niestety 13,600 rodziców małych dzieci, co roku z różnych przyczyn umiera w Wielkiej Brytanii. Pomimo to, większość rodziców nadal nie ma testamentu. Fakty są takie, że bez spisania testamentu to państwo a nie ty sprecyzuje osobę do prawnej opieki nad twoimi dziećmi oraz zadecyduje jak rozdzielony ma być twój majątek. Formalizacja takiego procesu zajmuje długie miesiące powodując stres,...Read More
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