Mental Capacity and the Decisions made by The Court of Protection When a person loses their mental capacity, their families – already facing difficulties following the loss of capacity itself – are often presented with a sudden need to make decisions on their...
Protecting your assets and avoiding disputes after death. There are two certainties in life: death and taxes. Most people plan for the former by writing their Will. Your Will clearly sets out who will inherit your estate after the sad event of your death, naming your...
Disputes between Executors – The Consequences can be Expensive! The standard position is that two or more people (often all family members) are appointed as the Executors in the Will of the individual – for the purposes of this article we will call her “Joan”....
Funerals – A sensitive issue for Executors further complicated by Covid-19 Rules The media is full of reports of the additional stress and distress caused by the need to socially isolate in circumstances where loved ones are close to death and family members...
