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Can you handwrite your Will yourself?
Posted: 26th August 2021
Yes you can handwrite your Will but it needs comply with the Wills Act of 1837 in order for the Will to be valid. If your handwritten Will, known as a Holographic Will, fails to meet these legal requirements, it will be invalid. Either an old Will you had previously prepared (and wanted to change), […]
Should I use a solicitor to prepare Lasting Powers of Attorney?
Posted: 2nd August 2021
As you may be aware, there are two types of Lasting Powers of Attorney; the first relates to Property and Finances and the second relates to decisions in respect of your Health and Welfare. Lasting Powers of Attorney give the individuals appointed (known as the Attorneys) a wide range of powers and therefore, it is […]
Protecting Your Home From Being Used to Fund Care Home Fees
Posted: 20th July 2021
A report published by The Lancet Public Health in 2018 suggested that the number of adults aged 65 and over needing 24 hour care will almost double by 2035. There has been a lot of media coverage over the years in relation to homes being sold to fund care home fees as for most people, […]
Why make Lasting Powers of Attorney?
Posted: 19th May 2021
Have you ever considered what would happen if you were in an accident or if you were diagnosed with a condition which meant that you could no longer make decisions for yourself? If only we could see what the future holds? Maybe we would then be in a better position to plan for what is […]
Buying a House: are you protected?
Posted: 12th May 2021
Buying a house? Before you purchase your new home sweet home, there are a number of important decisions to make. Here’s what you need to know before you sign on the dotted line. Ownership of your home One of the things people often forget when they’re buying a home, is how you’ll own the legal […]
Will Dispute: Testamentary Capacity
Posted: 11th May 2021
The case of Clitheroe v Bond is a dispute between two siblings concerning the validity of two Wills executed by their late mother. The question for the Court was whether their late mother died intestate or whether the Wills executed were valid. If the latter, it would mean the entire estate, comprising of £400,000.00, would […]
Choosing a solicitor for future planning? Choose a STEP member
Posted: 4th May 2021
When choosing a solicitor to advise on your future planning, it’s important that the solicitor you choose has extensive knowledge, qualifications and experience. STEP is a worldwide professional association comprising of lawyers, accountants, financial advisors and other practitioners that assist families planning their future. Full STEP members, known as “TEPs” are internationally recognised as experts. […]
Leaving digital assets in your Will
Posted: 23rd April 2021
When we think about making a Will, very few of us realise digital assets can be included, let alone consider including them. Much of the law governing Wills dates back to the Wills Act, which was passed in 1837, so it’s understandable. However, it’s worth thinking about including them. What digital assets you can include […]
Why is it important to make a Will?
Posted: 16th April 2021
What happens if you do not make a Will? If you decide to not make a Will, the rules set out by government, known as the rules of intestacy, determine how your assets will be dealt with – regardless of any wishes you may have had. The most common misconception is that under the intestacy […]
Kate Garraway & the legal protection we should all have in place: Lasting Powers of Attorney
Posted: 24th March 2021
Kate Garraway’s heart-breaking story of her husband Derek’s year-long battle with Covid has been made even more complicated by the lack of legal protection she and Derek had in place. Kate was unable to access funds to manage her husband’s care or refinance her mortgage. She didn’t even have the legal right to see his medical notes, owing to data protection. Research by SFE, shows […]
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