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New Powers of Attorney Act 2023 becomes law
A new bill aimed at speeding up and simplifying the registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney has been passed by...
The dangers of having a homemade Will
It is always a good idea to put a Will in place, whatever stage of life you are at. However, there are risks if a Will...
What to do if you no longer want to be an LPA attorney
If you have been appointed as someone’s attorney under a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) but you no longer want to...
8 reasons to use a Probate Practitioner for probate
Winding up an estate can be complex and time-consuming, but there are also other valid reasons why you might want to...
Discretionary trusts explained
Wills are often used to set up discretionary trusts to provide for loved ones on an ongoing basis. A discretionary...
Why Wills are important for parents
If you have children, it is always recommended that you have an up-to-date, valid Will in place. We take a look at...
Do I need a Lasting Power of Attorney if I have an Enduring Power of Attorney?
If you have an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) you may be wondering if you need to replace this with a Lasting Power...
Document handwritten by Aretha Franklin is ruled valid Will
A court has found that a handwritten document found in Aretha Franklin’s sofa is a valid Will. Three of her four sons...
How long does it take to administer a Will?
If you are dealing with the estate of someone who has died, you may be wondering how long it will take to wind up...
Letters of Wishes explained
If you have made a Will, you can also consider writing a letter of wishes to accompany it. We look at the purpose of a...
Avoiding difficulties when dealing with beneficiaries after a death
If you are the executor or administrator of an estate, you will have the job of winding up the deceased’s affairs and...
Can a Will be changed after death?
If you have inherited money from someone’s estate but you would rather it was given to someone else, you might be...
Dealing with your business in your Will
If you are a business owner, then it is particularly important to have a carefully-considered Will in place so that...
One in four professionally drafted Wills includes gift to charity
A study has found that one quarter of all Wills drawn up by Will writers or solicitors now includes a charitable gift....
Valuing a property for probate
If you are dealing with an estate administration after someone has died and this includes dealing with their property,...
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