Cohabiting, where couples live together without getting married, is becoming more common. If you’re one of the 6.8 million people currently cohabiting, it’s worth considering what will happen when you’re gone. Here’s how you can protect your family when you cohabit....
How do you know if there’s a trust in a will?
If you’ve been appointed executor for a loved one’s will, you have a legal duty to ensure their wishes are followed. Trusts are increasingly common in wills, and you must deal with them properly to avoid problems further down the line. How can you tell if there’s a...
Why you need a Letter of Wishes with your Will
If you’ve never heard of a Letter of Wishes before, you’re not alone, even if you’ve already made a will. We think they’re an essential part of the process as they can help to ensure that your wishes are carried out when you’re gone. Here are a few reasons why you...
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...
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