When you create your will, you need to think about who your executors will be. They’re the people that will ensure that your wishes are carried out when you’re gone. You might automatically decide to nominate a close relative but are they the right choice? Here are a...
Why Christmas could be the perfect time to talk about your will
It’s almost Christmas when you can hopefully get some well-deserved downtime, catch up with the family and eat your own body weight in Quality Street. When you’ve opened your presents and found a comfy spot next to the Christmas tree, your will might not be the first...
Case study: seeking a deputy order
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...
Do you want a living will?
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...
How you can help your attorneys make the right decisions
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...
New rules are coming about the registration of trusts
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...
What is the residence nil rate band and why do you need to know about it?
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...
Do you need a Vulnerable Person Trust?
When you write your will you need to know who you’re going to leave your estate to. That could be simple if your beneficiaries are all financially independent adults, but what if they aren’t? A Vulnerable Person Trust helps you to leave something for the people you...
How you can make your will and support vulnerable adults
There are a whole load of demands on your finances at the moment, so you might sigh when someone asks you to donate to charity. You know it’s important but it’s still a stretch. What if you could donate just by making your will? I’ve teamed up with Hammersley Homes to...
Why you need a professional to draft your lasting power of attorney
A Lasting Power of Attorney (or LPA) lets your loved ones look after you and your finances when you can’t make decisions for yourself anymore. That sounds as if it should be simple, but there are lots of options so your LPA can be created to suit your needs. In one...
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