The world is living through uncertain times at the moment. Unfortunately, historically healthy people are dying or being left incapacitated as a result of contracting Covid-19. If a person is left unable to assert their wishes once they have lost capacity, there is a fear that those acting on their behalf may not make decisions
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All estates of any deceased person need to go through all legal channels before the deceased’s assets can be distributed to all beneficiaries. In England and Wales, this is referred to as the Grant of Representation and will be needed even if the deceased did not leave a Will. Any Will executor will need to
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When it comes to protecting vulnerable individuals it is important that people obtain the right advice. There are a range of options, with tax and inheritance implications where the right guidance can ensure vulnerable individuals are both protected and provided for. Who might be considered a vulnerable person? A vulnerable person can be classed as,
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Under UK law, a will maker must sign the will in the presence of two witnesses, over the age of 18, who then must also sign the will to state they have witnessed the event. The two witnesses to the signing must also not be people who will benefit under the will or a spouse
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Will My Role Of Deputy Or Attorney Change Because Of Social Distancing Restrictions? The world is currently living through a ‘new normal’ which involves us distancing ourselves from others outside our immediate household. When we are told to remain two metres apart from each other and only leave home for essential work, shopping or exercise,
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Many essential services have struggled in recent weeks as traditional ways of working become increasingly difficult. Social distancing measures introduced to prevent the spread of Covid-19 have hindered the way legal professionals are able to facilitate the increased demand for Wills However, rest assured that Wills are still being written. Legal professionals have just needed
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The UK has been forced to consider what will happen if we become ill and even die over recent weeks. As Covid-19 spread, enquiries for Wills more than doubled and more people were considering what would happen if they lost capacity Those looking to secure a lasting power of attorney during the Covid-19 outbreak have
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Why do I need Lasting Power of Attorney? A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document giving a person legal authority to make financial decisions or medical decisions on your behalf. You can appoint a person to either make decisions regarding your health and welfare under a Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney,
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What happens when a person dies When a person dies, probate is the process of administering their estate by organising their assets, money and possessions and then distributing them as per the terms of a will or in line with the rules of intestacy. To be able to start probate, an executor (the person who
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How to calculate the value of a property and its contents for probate Probate is the legal process where you manage a deceased person’s possessions and allocate their money, assets and belongings once they have passed away – this is known as their ‘Estate’. From the outset of probate it will be essential to calculate
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