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Can a stepchild contest a Will?

The simple answer is… yes. A stepchild could legitimately bring a claim as they would fall under the category of…
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Banks not liable for push fraud

Push fraud is when you, the customer, are persuaded to pay money from your account into the account of a…
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Should my Will refer to Digital Assets

The first question that has to be answered is what do you mean by digital assets?…
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Making a Foreign Will

When a person dies without leaving a valid Will, there can often be some uncertainty as to who will inherit…
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Making a Will via video technology – an update

The Government has issued guidance on how witnessing a will via video technology would work in practice….
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Wills made in Contemplation of Marriage

What happens if you have made a Will in contemplation of marriage and yet the marriage has been delayed?…
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Retirement Planning – Legal advice for the fun years!

Are you reaching retirement age? In our latest article, we explain some of the things you should start thinking about…
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Life Assurance in Trust: Why get it checked by a specialist?

Home-made Lasting Powers of Attorney do not always achieve what was desired or intended. This is why we don’t recommend…
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Inheritance tax planning: How does it work?

For many years Herrington Carmichael has offered inheritance tax planning advice……
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Government Fundraising using Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax

This has sparked rumours in many circles that the Chancellor is looking for a way to raise money from Capital…
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For experienced will writing – it’s more than just form completion

For experienced will writing is more than just form completion….
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Making a Lasting Power of Attorney – before it’s too late

We highlight the importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney to enable your loved ones to make decisions on your behalf…