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A Generous Gift or a Hidden Trap? Gifting your Property to the Next Generation…

Gifting your main residence to children is often seen as a straightforward way to pass on wealth, reduce the size…
3 months ago
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Living Wills (Advance Decisions) in the UK – What You Need to Know

A Living Will, legally known as an Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment (ADRT), is a document that lets you set…
3 months ago
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Effective Estate Planning – the best investment any High-Net-Worth Client can make

For High-Net-Worth (HNW) individuals, Estate planning is more than making a Will it is a strategic, long-term investment in family…
3 months ago
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Removal of executors: How the Court Decides Applications Under Section 50

The issue as to whether executors should remain acting in the Estate where conflicts or apparent arise, or indeed there…
4 months ago
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Statutory Wills: How the process works and why they can protect loved ones

A Statutory Will is a Will authorised by the Court of Protection for an individual who lacks the mental capacity…
4 months ago
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Looking after the Farm when you can’t – the importance of putting Lasting Powers of Attorney in place

Farming businesses are unique. They often combine family life, land ownership, livestock management, machinery investment, and complex financial arrangements within…
4 months ago
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When Estates Stall: Understanding Delays in Probate and the Value of Independent Administration

Estate Administration can be a long and complex process. Even Estates that initially appear straightforward can lose momentum due to…
4 months ago
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Preparing for Adulthood: Deputyship for Young People Who Lack Capacity

When a child who lacks mental capacity approaches their 18th birthday, families face an important legal shift. At 18, the…
4 months ago
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From Paw Prints to Paperwork: How to make sure your pet is looked after when you’re gone

For many of us, a pet is part of the family. When you are making a Will, it is sensible…
4 months ago
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Planning for Your Children’s Future: What Happens If You Die?

Thinking about what will happen to your children when you die can feel overwhelming, but planning ahead is one of…
5 months ago
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Why it’s important to update your Will

Most people know they should have a Will, but far fewer realise how important it is to keep that Will…
5 months ago
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Section 117 Aftercare Explained: Free Mental Health Support Under the Mental Health Act

Witnessing a loved one losing the ability to fully comprehend the nature of their day-to-day management of affairs suffering from…
5 months ago