Separations, divorce and discretionary trusts
Relationship breakdowns and squabbles over entitlement to a share of an estate are common and wholly avoidable. Nadine Wealands explains how by maintaining your Will to include a discretionary...More
Financial & Legal
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Understanding the role of an executor
Naomi Liston of national law firm, Roythornes Solicitors, outlines an executor’s role, their responsibilities and duties when it comes to dealing with a person’s estate once they have passed away. More
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What is Deprivation of Liberty?
In this guide, Sophie Maloney, Solicitor at the national law firm Stephensons, explains what deprivation of liberty means, what should happen and the steps to take should your family member object...More
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When deputy meets executor: Supporting people in court who lack mental capacity
In short, a deputy can make decisions for someone in court who lacks capacity. But what should happen to the deputy’s role on the death of the vulnerable individual? It is stated that their duties...More
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Give generously to help escape inheritance tax
New figures show that families who lost a loved one paid a record £5.2bn in inheritance last year. Wills and probate expert Jill Rushton explains how to mitigate against IHT. More
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How can I protect my assets long-term when a writing a will?
It is impossible to predict what circumstances your surviving spouse or other relatives may find themselves in one, five or ten years down the line. It is vital that you identify that the estate...More
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Is the bank of grandma and grandad the future of financing property?
It is satisfying to be able to help grandchildren with university fees or housing deposits, but you must get your estate in order first and ensure your later life is funded and doesn't hold any...More
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Writing and maintaining your Will
Writing a Will is pointless unless you actively maintain it. Here are some points to consider when writing or altering your Will. More
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Taking control of digital assets after death
Until such time that the law has evolved to allow digital asset wills, it is vital to ensure that your executors and beneficiaries have the means to access your digital assets on your death or risk...More
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Your digital life - after death
With everything from online banking to entertainment subscriptions and social media accounts, we live a lot of our life online, but what happens to all that information after we're gone? More
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Don't look a gift horse in the mouth: lifetime inheritance tax exemptions
Robert Webb, associate at Roythornes Solicitors, highlights steps that can be taken to reduce your IHT liability in a straight forward manner, without unnecessary complications in the future. More
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Lasting Power of Attorney: LPA agreement can still provide the answer
For people wishing to retain some control beyond their incapacity, the LPA is still the right choice, but in conjunction with some carefully worded conditions, writes Amy Lloyd. More
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Protecting vulnerable people from financial abuse: the digitisation of LPAs
New proposals which would make the lasting power of attorney (LPA) registration process completely digital could put thousands of elderly people at risk of financial abuse. Elizabeth Young, partner...More
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Tax incentives make bequeathing money to charity in your Will a win-win
The UK is becoming more generous in its charitable giving, Nicola Waldman explains why bequeathing money to charity in your will can actually increase what you leave behind. More
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How to reduce the cost of a funeral
Burial and cremation costs are rising at levels above the rate of inflation, so what can you do to reduce the cost of a funeral? More
