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Can a Power of Attorney Put Someone in a Care Home?
As our population gets older, more and more people are finding themselves responsible for caring for elderly relatives. This is certainly not an easy role to play, especially when there are complex care needs involved.
Could the Forfeiture Rule Stop You Inheriting?
We’ve written before about some of the reasons why estates cannot always be administered exactly according to the Will that was left behind. For example, if a beneficiary has been...
Yorkshire MP backs changes to making a Will to bring “peace of mind” during COVID-19 pandemic
Julian Sturdy, the MP for York Outer, is backing a campaign by York based solicitor Rachel Roche to “bring peace of mind” by introducing relaxed rules to allow Wills to be witnessed online as [...]
Why Bankruptcy Might Stop You Receiving an Inheritance
Many people think of writing a Will as a kind of last word on how they would like their money and belongings to be dealt with after their death. Though this is a reasonably good way of...
How to Take Power of Attorney Away from Someone
Powers of Attorney are a type of legal document that allow an individual to nominate one or more people to make decisions on their behalf should they be unable to do so.
Can You Withdraw Money from a Dead Person’s Account?
As well as the grief felt by bereaved families, there are important practical concerns that families have to address, including financial practicalities.
What is the Concept of Reasonable Provision and How Could it Affect Your Legacy?
Discover how gifts and transfers you make in life can affect the inheritance tax your estate pays when you are gone.
How to sign documents that need to be witnessed during the Coronavirus pandemic
Although it is business as usual for us during this unprecedented and worrying time, there are some things that we have had to adapt to ensure compliance with the law. One of these is [...]
Top Yorkshire Solicitor Supports Moves To Help 30m Without Wills As Covid-19 Pandemic Sees Spike In Demand
Rachel Roche, founder of multi-award-winning Roche Legal, has joined World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst to explain how leadership has helped their very different careers.
Do Your Inheritance Tax Plans Consider Lifetime Transfers?
Discover how gifts and transfers you make in life can affect the inheritance tax your estate pays when you are gone.
Award winning Rachel Roche teams up with Sir Geoff Hurst
Rachel Roche, founder of multi-award-winning Roche Legal, has joined World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst to explain how leadership has helped their very different careers.
Multi-award-winning Roche Legal recognised by STEP
Multi-award-winning Roche Legal has been recognised as an “employer partner” by STEP, the global professional association for practitioners who specialise in family inheritance and succession planning.