
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Writing a Will is pointless unless you actively maintain it. Here are some points to consider when writing or altering your Will. More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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