Private Client Archives

Why do unmarried couples need a Will?

Posted on 8 March 2024 by hanne

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If you are unmarried and don’t have a Will you run the risk that your co-habiting partner will receive nothing when you die. […]

How a Wills and Probate solicitor can help you make a Will

Posted on 6 March 2024 (6 March 2024) by hanne

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Why are Probate lines closing early? Probate delays in 2024

Posted on 14 February 2024 (14 February 2024) by hanne

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Probate delays means it is currently taking between 8 weeks – 8 months months to obtain a Grant of Probate due to new online system backlogs. […]

DIY Wills: everything you need to know

Posted on 9 February 2024 (9 February 2024) by hanne

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DIY Wills refers to a legal document that someone creates without the assistance of a legal professional though beware of the dangers. […]

Intestacy rules update: increase in statutory legacy in 2023

Posted on 20 July 2023 (20 July 2023) by hanne

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As of 27th July 2023 the statutory legacy in cases of intestacy increases from £270,000 to £322,000, everything else remains unchanged. […]

Beware Inheritance Tax Gifting – elderly woman loses her home after gifting it to her daughter

Posted on 5 July 2023 (5 July 2023) by hanne

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Why should you make a Lasting Power of Attorney?

Posted on 3 May 2023 (3 May 2023) by hanne

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Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) let you choose who should manage your affairs and make decisions on your behalf if you lose mental capacity. With people living longer than ever before, it is becoming increasingly important that you make clear what should happen in the event that you lose capacity to manage your own affairs. […]