by Oliver Saxon | Nov 20, 2021 | Wills & Trusts
The numbers of unmarried cohabiting couples in the UK has risen to approximately 5 million (according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics). But unmarried couples don’t have automatic legal rights to inherit from each other. The rights of...
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Wills & Trusts
October is Will month so we thought it would be helpful to put together a useful guide for anyone thinking about making a Will, as we hear all too often that sometimes people just don’t know where to start. This can then become such an overwhelming...
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Wills & Trusts
A Trust can be set up through your Will to help protect and control wealth for the benefit of your family/loved ones. Trusts enable people to place assets under the control of others, so that they have full responsibility to manage those assets for the benefit of...
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Wills & Trusts
The number of people challenging Wills and testaments in the UK High Court hit a record high last year with 192 cases raised by people who claimed they were entitled to a share or larger portion of a deceased’s estate. This was up from 188 in 2019 and a...
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Wills & Trusts
When drawing up your will it is vitally important to consider your digital assets Setting out what happens to your money, property and possessions when you die is an incredibly important task. But in today’s world, you also need to consider your digital...
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
It is a common misconception that a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is not required until later in life. You may already be aware of the importance of setting up an LPA – in case you eventually become incapable of making decisions, for example, if you...
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
The lasting power of attorney (LPA) was introduced in 2007. It was designed to provide more flexibility and greater protections than its predecessor, the enduring power of attorney (EPA). Enabling people to decide who should be in charge of their health and...
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Wills & Trusts
We all know that going through a divorce process is extremely difficult. There are lots of things to think about and one of these is likely to be what you should do to protect your finances. It is vital to have a suitably drafted Will in place to ensure that your...
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Wills & Trusts
Inheritance disputes have been rising in recent years – so what can you do to safeguard your Will? Unfortunately, there is no fail-safe way to protect your Will from legal challenges, but see below the steps you can take to reduce the chances of a successful...
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
TV Presenter Kate Garraway’s tragic situation highlights that certain paperwork shouldn’t just be a priority for the elderly. Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper has suffered a year-long battle with Covid-19. Amid the heart-breaking suffering of Kate,...
