Lasting Power of Attorneys (LPAs): Why use a Solicitor?

Whilst it is possible to make a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) yourself, it is advisable to use an LPA solicitor to minimise the risk of errors being made or future issues arising. LPAs are legal documents, and this part of the law is complex – you should be fully informed and knowledgeable before signing […]

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What Does The Statutory Legacy Change Mean For Me?

The Government passed the Administration of Estates Act 1925 (Fixed Net Sum) Order 2023 to increase the Statutory Legacy amount when someone dies intestate, from £270,000 to £322,000. This change to the Statutory Legacy applies to anyone who dies intestate after 26 July 2023. What Is The Statutory Legacy? This is the amount of inheritance […]

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Lost Wills: The Importance Of Safeguarding Your Original Will

When a loved one dies, the executors and family members will search for the Will to see how the deceased wished to have their estate distributed – but what happens if only the copy Will is found and not the original? The Importance Of The Original Will Most people store their original Will in a […]

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Why Should Business Planning Include Making A Will?

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Business planning is important for everyone in business to ensure there are plans in place to overcome different scenarios and challenges – and this includes making plans for what happens when you die. By having a professionally drafted Will that includes plans for your business, you will make it far easier for loved ones and […]

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How To Make A Will For Blended Families

New relationships happen all the time and sometimes one or both parties already have children from an earlier relationship or marriage. If you are part of a blended family, you will want to make sure your children are taken care of in the future – how can you ensure your children inherit your estate when […]

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Intestacy & Cohabiting Couples: Why Wills Are Vital

The law lags behind when it comes to unmarried couples and their rights. Astonishingly, a surviving partner of a cohabiting couple is not automatically entitled to inherit their deceased partner’s estate – unless the specifics are written down in the deceased partner’s Will. Without a Will, the rules of intestacy decide what happens when your […]

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Inheritance Tax: Changes to Excepted Estates

New rules came into force on 1 January 2022 with the aim of simplifying the inheritance tax process by making it easier to administer excepted estates. Excepted Estates are estates that do not require a full inheritance tax account form IHT400 to be filed with HMRC when applying for a grant of probate – instead, […]

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Do I Need To Review My Will When I Marry?

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It’s vital to have a valid Will if you want to ensure your estate is distributed according to your wishes rather than the rules of intestacy when you die – and to keep the validity of your Will when you get married, or enter into a Civil Partnership, you need to review it. It may […]

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Digital Assets: What Happens To Them When You Die?

So much of our lives is online nowadays and many of us organise aspects of our lives in a digital format – but what happens to our online life and digital data when we die? It’s natural to plan ahead for physical assets and express your wishes for your estate in your Will, however you […]

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Are Lasting Powers Of Attorney Important?

By having a lasting power of attorney (LPA), you have someone in place who is legally authorised to make financial decisions on your behalf should you be unable to do so and if you wish even before that event. Sometimes, it is helpful to have someone who can perform financial tasks on your behalf which […]

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