Category: Wills, Estates and Trusts
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An increase to the Statutory Legacy
An increase to the Statutory Legacy At the beginning of this month, the Government announced that the amount, known as a ‘statutory legacy,’ ...
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Understanding Proprietary Estoppel
The recent case of Morton v Morton [2022] EWHC 163 (Ch), concerning a brother and sister’s dispute over their family farm, provides ...
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Answering Your Questions Concerning Probate Disputes
Probate disputes can drive an irretrievable wedge between loved ones and should therefore never be started or defended without receiving advice from ...
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How To Make A Claim Under The Inheritance Act 1975
Being left out of a Will when you were expecting to benefit is a devastating experience that many people face. One of the most common reasons is the ...
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Deputyship – New guidelines issued
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) have updated the existing Deputy Standards and these are applicable to all individuals who have been ...
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Choosing the right Attorney is so important!
It’s the start of a New Year and creating Lasting Powers of Attorney may be on your ‘To Do’ List – which is great, but have you thought about ...
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Co-habiting and the importance of Wills
More weddings than ever are taking place after the pandemic saw many cancelled but what happens if the unthinkable occurs and one of you passes away ...
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Dementia
Our Dementia Choir with Vicky McClure recently screened on the BBC has certainly taken us on a journey in terms of learning about dementia and living ...
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Update your Will!
It is often the case that a Will is prepared, put away and forgotten about. However, it is of the up most importance to keep such a document under ...
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Modernising the Power of Attorney system
The BBC recently reported that Ministers plan to overhaul the legal process where individuals appoint someone to make decisions on their behalf in ...