A Trust can be used to help manage your assets, to protect your legacy, and look after your loved ones. And today, while the tax advantages of a Trust have been reduced, they are becoming increasingly popular. What is a Trust? Trusts are used to hold and manage money or other assets on behalf of
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Losing someone you love is never easy. And, for families faced with administering an estate, it can be even harder. At such times, the support of a professional can help to reduce the burden. Many people seek professional help when grieving. Not least because, the pressure of administering the financial affairs of a deceased loved
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When a person dies, if they owned property in their sole name this will need to be transferred to a beneficiary or sold as part of Probate. Here are some things to consider if the home needs to be sold. Applying for a Grant of Probate Probate is the legal process for dealing with the
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When someone dies, the person administering the estate needs to let the beneficiaries know what they are entitled to. All too often, beneficiaries are challenging to track down. And that can have a significant impact on the probate process. Finding an identified beneficiary If you know the name of a beneficiary (for example, if they
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As the number of disputed inheritances increase, it has never been more important to have a properly drafted Will in place. Making a Will to pass on your possessions after you die should be straight-forward. But unless you get it right, the consequences for your family can be devastating. Here are just some of the
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Staggeringly, 60% of people in the UK do not have a Will; this means that over 30 million people risk dying intestate. Only 63% of people aged over 55 have made a Will, this decreases to only 25% of 34-55-year-olds taking the risk despite the majority of these having dependents. These statistics are worrying enough,
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Making your Will is one of the most important things you’ll ever do. But do you need a solicitor, or can you draft your own? Despite what you might think, you can create a homemade Will. And, as long as it is properly drafted and meets all the necessary requirements, it will be legal in
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In a recent case, a son who claimed his mother’s partner was “just a lodger”, has been forced to pay more than half of his inheritance to him. This situation highlights how important it is to have a properly drafted Will in place. What happened in this case? In 2015, Sarah Campbell died unexpectedly at
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Probate is needed when sorting out a dead person\’s affairs. However, in many cases, people aren’t sure what it is, how to get it, and if it is even necessary. Losing a loved one is a difficult time. And, for families faced with the daunting prospect of administering an estate, it can be even harder.
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According to a recent report, millions of people are leaving vital decisions about their end of life care in the hands of strangers. A study by Solicitors for the Elderly and leading think-tank Centre for Future Studies warns that the UK is facing an incapacity crisis. Highlighting that a growing number of people are now
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