When you create a will or a Lasting Power of Attorney, one of the first steps is to check whether you have the mental capacity to make those decisions for yourself. I wanted to tell you about a lady I recently met with dementia and what the process will be for her...
We all have the right to decide what medical treatment we do (and don’t) want, so the idea of being in a situation where we have no say can be pretty scary. A living will, or advance decision, lets you refuse treatment in advance. The question is, do you want a living...
When you create a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) you choose the people that you want to make decisions for you when you’re no longer able to. It can be a difficult decision as you need to be confident that they’ll look after your finances well or make good decisions...
Trusts are becoming an increasingly common part of people’s wills and financial planning and can be created for lots of different reasons. The rules are changing in September so here’s what you need to know if you already have a trust in place or are planning to...
Writing a proper will is important because it makes sure that your wishes are respected when you’re no longer around. It can also help you to give more of your estate to your loved ones and less to the taxman. If you own a family home you need to know about the...
Why your business needs to be in your will Making a will can be complicated enough when you’ve only got personal property to think about. When you’re a business owner it can be even more of a minefield. Your wishes are still important but there are other rules and...
We’re living in a global society and more and more of us now own property abroad. That could be as an investment, a holiday home or because we’ve got family overseas. Whatever the reason, your will needs to be set up properly to make sure your wishes are honoured....
Families can be complicated at the best of times, but more and more of us are now part of a blended family. We might have children from previous relationships or have become a step-parent. When you make your will it’s always worth considering your blended family and...
Making a will is one of those jobs that most of us put off for as long as we can. Once it’s done, at least you can sit back and forget about it, right? Sorry, but no. While you might not need to review your will all that often it’s still important to do it once in a...
Making a will is one of those bits of life admin that a lot of us put off. It’s easy to understand why. None of us want to think about a time when we’re not here with our friends and family. The trouble is, none of us can live forever. It’s worth putting the time in...
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