Getting help with managing your affairs
We look at the different options open to you if you are struggling to manage your affairs including Lasting Powers of Attorney, Ordinary Powers of Attorney, Third Party Mandates, Appointees and more.
Jen is a Solicitor and Chartered Legal Executive. She has contributed extensively to various legal blogs and publications, including LexisPSL and the Legal Executive Journal, in addition to providing commentary for the Law Gazette. She holds a Masters in Law with Distinction and was Highly Commended by CILEX in 2018 for her private client expertise.
11 reasons to make a Will
There are many good reasons to make a Will and keep it updated, in contrast with your estate being distributed on ‘intestacy’ rules. For example: Guardians: You can appoint guardians for your minor children rather than leave who will care for them to chance. Find out more about appointing a guardian. Funeral wishes: You can set out your funeral wishes. Even if you really have no preference, this can remove a lot of stress for loved ones who otherwise have to …
Which of my assets can be left in a Will?
Not all propery passes according to your Will! In this article we explain which property passes under your Will, and which passes regardless of what your Will says.
Who will manage your property and finances if you fall ill?
It’s a common misconception that if you should become incapacitated, your spouse, civil partner or cohabiting partner can manage your financial affairs for you. This is simply not true, and in such circumstances accounts (even joint accounts) can be frozen whilst an order is granted by the Court.
Who will make decisions for you if you fall ill?
Having a health & care LPA in place ensures that should you fall ill, those who care for you can ensure your treatment is managed according to your wishes,
2020 Budget: family homes still at risk from care fees
If the Tories meet their promise to tackle the issue of social care in the coming months, it won’t be what people are expecting. Couples should not delay in protecting what they have but need to do this the right way – and the fair way.
Q: If I remarry and I don’t make a new Will, what happens to my estate?
We answer the question: “What happens if I die, was previously married and had a Will but I am now remarried and have not written a new Will? I have children with both my previous partner and my current partner.”
Gifting your personal possessions: matters to consider
We look at the matters to take into consideration when gifting personal possessions in your Will, including ways to gift, ademption, tax, CGT & expenses.
How do I deal with international property in my Will?
If you own property outside of England and Wales such as a holiday home in Europe, how should this be dealt with in relation to your Will?
The RNRB: are there options for unmarried couples?
Whilst the Residence Nil Rate Band provides a huge additional Inheritance Tax benefit for married couples, the position is less rosy for cohabitees.