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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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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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Ghost Heirs and Stolen Fortune – How the Bona Vacantia List became a fraudster’s playground

One month ago, the Bona Vacantia Division of the Government Legal Department made the decision to temporarily remove the Unclaimed…
11 months ago
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What happens when a trustee loses mental capacity? Removing or Replacing a Trustee

Of course, it is hoped that a Trustee will be able to carry out their functions without issue for as…
12 months ago
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We live in an unpredictable world – Why you shouldn’t put off your Lasting Powers of Attorney

It is one of life’s uncomfortable truths; it doesn’t matter how healthy or how fit you are, unfortunate circumstances can…
12 months ago
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Capacity in Private Wealth and Inheritance Law—The Critical Role of Lasting Powers of Attorney

When managing private wealth and planning for inheritance, one of the most overlooked—but legally crucial—considerations is mental capacity. Capacity determines…
1 year ago