Giving someone the power to deal with your affairs can be a good idea, but if the document isn’t drafted carefully it can lead to expensive financial and administrative problems. A Lasting Power of Attorney is the document which gives someone the authority to deal with financial affairs on behalf of another. It is often
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When making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), you should consider including a replacement attorney in case the original appointee dies or can no longer act. Making an LPA is a way of giving someone else the power to act on your behalf in respect of your financial affairs. At the time of signing the
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If someone dies with only modest assets it isn’t always necessary to apply for a Grant of Probate. It is usual for the executor of an estate to apply to the Probate Registry for an official Grant of Probate, the document allowing them to collect in and sell or transfer someone’s assets after their death.
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Pembroke Will Writers are committed to delivering a professional service for yourself and your family. We understand that the decision a client makes in their Will represents their final express wishes and are usually made to protect the people they love. Here at Pembroke Will Writers, we value these familial sentiments and have created a
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Charities rely on legacies for much of their funding and it’s a good way to support causes that have helped us during our lifetimes, but which is the best way to leave money to them? Many charities receive a high proportion of their income from gifts given to them via Wills. Supporting those which are
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A second marriage can be very complicated when it comes to making sure your family inherit exactly what you want them to have. The first thing to know is that any previous Will you have made becomes invalid when you marry, unless it was specifically made in contemplation of the marriage. If you and/or your
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It might be the last thing you want to think about as a single parent, but making sure you have a valid Will is essential. This is the document that will ensure your children will be looked after in the way you choose. Failing to make a Will means that your children could be subjected
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If you’ve been left money or a share in someone’s estate, you may be wondering what liabilities you have. Do you need to pay tax on the money, and who is responsible for clearing any debts the deceased may have left? After someone dies, their personal representative is responsible for winding up the estate. It
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When the owner of a business dies, administering the estate can be a complex affair. A business forms part of a deceased’s estate and can be left under the terms of their Will. However, probate is far more difficult to administer when a business which is a going concern is left. In this event, the
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While there has long been concern about the lack of Wills in the UK, it looks like the tide has turned. Today, the number of people making an up-to-date Will is increasing at a considerable rate. According to \’The Will writing industry in 2018’ report, 45% of Great Britain now has a Will, up from
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