Protecting the family home for future generations with a Life Interest Trust

The family home is often at the heart of the family unit and most people would like to make sure that their spouse or civil partner will be secure and able to remain living in the family home after their death. Given the difficulties that many younger people have getting on the property ladder, some […]

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Marriage And the Importance of Making a Will

As lockdown restrictions are eased and life returns to normal, many people whose weddings were delayed by the pandemic are once again planning for their big day. Drawing up guest lists, finding a venue and deciding on a theme are a part of most people’s preparations, but not everyone thinks about making a Will. If […]

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When is a Court of Protection Order Needed?

Lasting Powers of Attorney

The Importance of LPAs An important part of being fully prepared for later life is by making a Lasting Power of Attorney. This will nominate a trusted friend or family member who will make important decisions on your behalf in the eventuality that you no longer have the capacity to make these decisions yourself. Before […]

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Increase in Probate Fees from April 2019

Please note, the information in this story has been superseded. Please read our up to date article on this subject here.  On 5th November 2018, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Justice Lucy Frazer QC MP announced an increase in probate fees. In England and Wales, probate fees – the charge paid for administering someone’s estate after […]

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Do You Need a Letter of Wishes?

Image shows elderly couple sat at a table opposite a woman in a suit. The younger woman is showing the couple a piece of paper - a letter of wishes - and pointing to it with a pen. There is a coffee pot, mugs, a vase of flowers, and two pepper grinders on the table.

What is a letter of wishes? A letter of wishes is a confidential document that expresses your personal wishes about how you would like things to be done after your death. Although a letter of wishes is most frequently drafted at the same time as making or updating your Will, it can be created separately […]

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