When someone dies, dealing with their estate can be difficult and sometimes overwhelming experience. Alongside the emotional challenges, there are often practical and legal matters to consider, including what happens to their property, savings and other assets. One of the most common questions families ask is whether probate is needed. Although probate is an important […]
Losing a loved one is difficult enough without the added stress of dealing with paperwork, financial accounts and other administrative responsibilities. A recent BBC article, ‘My husband’s death was hard enough – them came the admin’, highlighted the challenges families can face when trying to manage everyday affairs following a bereavement. Even when someone has […]
A recent High Court ruling, widely reported by the BBC, has highlighted the potential legal and financial consequences of informal care arrangements between family members. In a case involving a daughter who provided round-the-clock care for her elderly mother, the High Court ruled that she was entitled to £127,500 from her mother’s estate, despite there […]
The way we create Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) is set to change, with the Government working towards introducing a fully digital process. The reforms aim to make creating and registering LPAs quicker, more accessible and more secure. While these changes are welcome, they may also encourage more people to prepare LPAs themselves, without seeking […]
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