Too good to be true? Can you give money to charity in your Will, and save tax?

Many people leave money to charity in their Wills. Not only is this an admirable thing to do, it can…

Do you actually need a solicitor to arrange probate?

The simple answer is ‘No’. You can arrange for probate yourself, if you’re the “executor”. And if there is no…

If you’re separated, not divorced, you REALLY should have a will

Everyone should have a will, and an up-to-date one at that. Yet 51% of UK adults don’t according to a…

Giving away assets before you die. How does it work with IHT?

Inheritance tax (IHT) is paid on an estate where the value exceeds £325,000. If you are married or in a…

You’ve registered your Power of Attorney. What now?

David lived on his own as his wife had died some years earlier. He’d recently had a stroke and felt…

Lasting Powers of Attorney – the Long Read

What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? How does it work? Which type do you need? Keep reading, as we’ve…

Have You Put Your Affairs in Order?

Planning for the future is one of those things which is important, and yet never urgent. Making time to think…

Beware of Mutual Wills and their Drawbacks

Wills are generally described as ‘mutual’ when two people make a binding commitment that their wills will remain in the…

Should I get a LPA?

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are a legal tool that allows you to appoint someone (an Attorney) to make decisions…

Intestacy: the question of inheritance

Intestacy laws determine how a deceased person’s assets are to be distributed when they die without leaving a valid will….

Do you know where are all your pensions are?

If you’re at the stage of tidying up your financial affairs and writing a will, you might want to spend…

We’ve been supporting families again!

On Wednesday we gave a talk at the offices of Down Syndrome Bradford on the topic: supporting children with special…