Wills, Trusts & Probate Advice

  • What is an LPA (Lasting Power of Attorney)?

    No one wants to think about what would happen if they were to lose mental capacity so that they could no longer manage their affairs independently. Many assume there is...

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  • Do you still have an EPA?

    You may or may not be aware that the EPA was replaced in 2007 by the Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA). There are two types of LPA, one dealing with...

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  • New Inheritance Tax

    Fields - New Inheritance Tax

    From 6 April 2017, a new Inheritance Tax (IHT) relief called the Residence Nil-Rate Band “RNRB” will become available for certain people to claim. This will mean a further £100,000...

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  • More People Use Solicitors for Making a Will

    Making a Will puts you in control. You can leave clear instructions on how your estate is to be distributed and you avoid your assets being subject to statutory intestacy...

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  • Intestacy Rules

    If you do not leave a Will, when you die the law (known as the ‘Intestacy Rules’) will decide who will inherit your assets. The Intestacy Rules provide a list...

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  • Deputyship

    ‘Awareness of Lasting Powers of Attorney’ is on the increase. People understand that it is preferable to plan now for a point in the future when they cannot manage their...

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