Clear language is critical in will drafting
Three children have won a share of their father’s £700,000 estate after a hard-fought case that reached the High Court in London. The siblings took...
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When inheritance plans start leaking
With increasing rates of re-marriage and the resulting blended families, parents need to take action if they wish to protect inheritance for children from a...
Louise Harrhy
Partner, Head of Trusts & EstatesProtecting and passing on your digital memories to your loved...
In June, the Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) launched a new “Protect your Digital Memories” campaign. The campaign aims to increase awareness and...
Sue Macleod
Associate, Trusts & EstatesMaking your wishes clear with a Lasting Power of Attorney
If you are considering making Lasting Powers of Attorney to enable a loved one to help you, we understand that this may feel overwhelming. There...
Yiskah Butcher (pronounced Yish-Kah)
Solicitor, Trusts & EstatesWhy everyone should have a Power of Attorney
A Power of Attorney is a very valuable document to have in place, allowing you to plan for the future when you can no longer...
Vicki Andrews
Solicitor, Trusts & EstatesDeadline dispensation but clock keeps ticking for trustees
Trustees who missed the September deadline to comply with the expanded scope of the Trust Registration regime have been thrown a lifeline by HMRC, with...
Jordan Page
Associate, Trusts & EstatesLeaving gifts to charity in your will
The International Day of Charity takes place annually in September, but did you know that one of the best ways to support a charity is...
Jordan Page
Associate, Trusts & EstatesCan you make a Power of Attorney online?
It is possible to make a Power of Attorney online, but whether you should is an entirely different matter. The process of making a Power...
Sue Macleod
Associate, Trusts & EstatesFive reasons you should use a solicitor to write your...
If you are thinking about writing a will, you may have considered doing it yourself. There are many templates and tools available online, along with...
Marie-Claire Robson
Senior Solicitor, Trusts & EstatesHow unspent income from lockdown could cut future tax bills
Internet shopping may have boomed during lockdown, but many people have spent less than usual while forced to stay home, and those with spare money...
