In the lead up to the election, there was much speculation about how each party would fund their plans. Labour […]
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What information is found on the Grant of Probate?
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Can the Grant of probate tell you what assets a person owned on their death? Our probate team provides more information in their latest blog. […]
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Why do unmarried couples need a Will?
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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
Why are Probate lines closing early? Probate delays in 2024
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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. […]
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DIY Wills: everything you need to know
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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
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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. […]
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Beware Inheritance Tax Gifting – elderly woman loses her home after gifting it to her daughter
Why should you make a Lasting Power of Attorney?
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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. […]
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Child Trust Funds, the Mental Capacity Act & Deputyship
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Child Trust Funds are long term saving or investment accounts for children in the UK. But why are they in the news now? […]
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