Recently, there have been several high-profile cases involving successful legal challenges to Wills by disinherited family members. One case you may have heard of is Ilott v Mitson[2015] EWCA Civ 797. The way these cases are often portrayed might lead you to believe such challenges cannot fail. However, the more recent case of Ames v …
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All of us are getting older. Whilst this may not seem like the most cheery message to be starting a post with, it leads on to the fact that any one of us could live in a care home in future. With that in mind, it is important for everyone to be aware of the …
‘Talk is cheap’ is a well-known phrase, in certain situations however it can be anything but. Suppose you promised someone that they would receive your house after you were gone. Ordinarily this would no more give them a right to your house than if you had promised them the moon; you can always leave your …
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New guidance has been issued by the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) to help Deputies who are looking after the affairs of a loved one, in all aspects of making family care payments. That is, where the appointed Deputy or someone else connected to the person who is being looked after, is being paid …
If you are thinking of making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), one of the most important things to consider is who to appoint as your Attorneys. Foremost in your mind might be reflecting on who you trust to act in your best interests. This is an excellent place to start, but it should not …
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The death of a celebrity always results in a mass of news coverage. The scale of media attention may vary but it is often a time when the public acknowledge the human aspect of the late celebrity; behind the public persona was essentially someone just like anybody else. This media spotlight illuminates the features of …
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Before answering the question itself, it should be explained that a Personal Representative (PR) is someone who is dealing with a deceased person’s estate. The term covers both executors (who are named and appointed in the Will) and administrators (who deal with the estate if there is no Will or no appointment was made). There …
With the war of words over the despatch boxes finally dying down, it is important to look at some of the more prominent changes being made by 2016’s Budget. Major Changes Relating to Financial Planning The Income Tax personal allowance will be increased from £11,000 to £11,500 in the 2017-18 tax year. The threshold for …
If you make a Power of Attorney, appointing people to manage your affairs, you have the right to revoke it at a later date. You must follow the correct procedure however and have the requisite mental capacity at the time. Your choice to revoke the Power has nothing to do with the opinions of your …
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Many couples in the UK choose to co-habit but not marry or have a civil partnership. Some do so under the belief that they will be protected by the fact that they have a “common law marriage” and will be treated much the same as a married couple in relation to tax, inheritance and many …
