Lasting Powers of Attorney - what are they and do I need one?
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document which enables you to decide who you trust to make decisions about your finances,...
Executors – Why getting it right is so important.
When we mention preparing a Will, many individuals assume the only significant point to consider is who is going to receive what under...
Homemade Wills – Are they easier to challenge?
The simple answer is yes they are. Homemade wills are, generally, easier to challenge. There are a number of things which a Court will be...
Are trusts a “tax loophole” exploited by the wealthy?
The Times newspaper last week carried the headline “Duke of Westminster’s £8bn fortune escapes death duties”. In the article, it was...
Avoid paying care home fees – The Truth behind these ‘Trusts’ & giving away your property.
With the average nursing home fees now costing around £1,000 a week the question of paying for care in old age has become an increasingly...
Home made Wills - are they worth the risk?
Some of you may have seen the article in the papers yesterday about how a group of animal charities are taking grieving man to court over...
