wills

17

Nov

2021

Inheritance and the Impact of Intestacy on Stepchildren – Guideline Ruling

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Written by Samantha Hughes

In an era of increasingly fluid family relationships, many children are brought up by step-parents – but what is the consequence of that social change in terms of inheritance? The High Court addressed that issue in a guideline ruling. The case...

27

Oct

2021

How to prepare for a will appointment

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Written by Samantha Hughes

Preparing for any meeting is important, but preparing for a will making appointment will help you maximise the time you have with your solicitor. Samantha Hughes gives you a few pointers to help you prepare. Link to video

23

Mar

2021

Lasting Powers of Attorney – It makes sense to appoint a professional

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Written by Tracy Creed

Granting a lasting power of attorney (LPA) is an invaluable means by which you can ensure that your affairs will be managed by someone you trust in the event that you lose the ability to look after yourself. As a Court of Protection case showed,...

27

Jul

2020

Making a Will? Have you considered your loved ones’ real needs?

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Written by Tracy Creed

For many parents, the objective of a will is to ensure even-handed treatment of loved ones, particularly children. However, as a High Court case strikingly showed, some may be in greater need than others and that too should be taken into account....

21

Jul

2020

Daughter disinherited by ‘Delusional’ mother helped by High Court

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Written by Tracy Creed

The High Court came to the aid of a woman whose mother harboured false and delusional beliefs that she was a shopaholic who had stolen from her. In two wills made before her death, aged 76, the mother bequeathed almost all her estate, which was...

12

Jun

2020

High Court clarifies inheritance entitlement of man's children by previous marriage

Written by Kamal Majevadia

Finding love again following a failed marriage or the death of your spouse is a happy event but it can also have major legal implications. A High Court case illustrated the difficulties in respect of inheritance that can arise in so-called ‘blended...

19

May

2020

Trusts are handy but can be hazardous – always take professional advice

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Written by Tracy Creed

Trusts can be an invaluable means of providing for vulnerable loved ones, but they need careful handling by a professional if they are not to have serious unforeseen consequences. In a case on point, the High Court came to the aid of a retired GP...

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