Unfairly left out of a Will? Under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, a person may have a valid claim against an estate if they have been left out of a will. This note provides a brief explanation of who may claim, on what basis, and for...
The benefits of Estate Planning – from a parent of four Private Wealth Solicitors Statistics show that most parents do not have a Will or a Lasting Power of Attorney. As part of my role, I deal with probate and bereavement and I often witness first-hand the...
Welfare Deputyships: are they now easier to obtain? For many years now, anyone mentally capable of creating a Lasting Power of Attorney (“LPAs”) has had the option to create two types. One is over financial matters and the other is over ‘Health and Welfare’ decisions....
Executorship – To be or not to be… Executors are individuals or professionals chosen to administer the Estate of someone who has passed away where that person has made a Will. The person who makes the Will (‘the Testator’) can choose as many people as they wish...
Who could make a claim against my Will? Under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, a testator’s estate, that’s a person who makes a Will and dies domiciled in England and Wales, could be presented with a claim for reasonable provision from...
My Will, my assets – so it’s my choice! Testators in England and Wales, that’s a person who makes a Will to the non-legal minded, have the ability to freely dispose of their assets on death as they like, without the interference from the law. This testamentary...
Can a stepchild contest a Will? We often spot exciting headlines about squabbles over an unnecessarily vast inheritance, take the tiffs surrounding the (estimated) $100 million estate of Robin Williams or the $500 million estate of Prince, who shockingly died without...
Making a Lasting Power of Attorney – before it’s too late Have you ever considered whether your family would be able to manage in a situation where you were unable to sign documents or make decisions for yourself. Everyone is aware of the importance of making...
Virtual Weekend LPA Clinic Would you like to learn more about Lasting Powers of Attorney? We are dedicating an entire weekend to you for this purpose. We will talk to you, free of charge, on a no obligation basis, limited to 15 minutes. Planning ahead and making...
Pitfalls of DIY Lasting Powers of Attorney This is the second of three articles designed to highlight the pitfalls of do it yourself Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Probate. Our first article concentrated on the pitfalls of DIY Wills – which you can read...
