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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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 are long term saving or investment accounts for children in the UK. But why are they in the news now? […]
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It is important to consider how we as women can focus on succession planning to safeguard our future and those we care about. […]
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83-year-old widow wins High Court battle for half of her late husband’s estate after he wanted to leave everything to male relatives. […]
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When a person dies without leaving a Will, they die intestate, and their estate passes under the intestacy rules. These rules do not recognise partners and only provide provision for spouses or civil partners. […]
