by Oliver Saxon | Mar 20, 2026 | Wills & Trusts
It’s 2026, and if you’ve spent any time online lately, you’ve probably been bombarded with ads. You know the ones, flashy graphics promising to “protect your home from the taxman” or “avoid probate forever” by putting everything you own into a...
by Oliver Saxon | Mar 19, 2026 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
We get this question a lot: Am I too young to arrange for lasting powers of attorney (LPA)? 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 suffer from Alzheimer’s...
by Oliver Saxon | Mar 16, 2026 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
Five Things You Need to Know When Looking for an LPA (Lasting Powers of Attorney) We all like to think we’re invincible. It’s a human trait, isn’t it? We plan our holidays, we plan our careers, and we might even plan what we’re having for dinner next Thursday. But...
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 23, 2022 | Wills & Trusts
It is often believed that Mutual Wills and Mirror Wills are the same thing. But legally, they are very different and should not be confused. In both cases, they are made by couples who have similar wishes – usually this is leaving everything to each other and then to...
by Oliver Saxon | May 19, 2022 | Organisation
No one wants to think about their own demise, but there are plenty of steps you can take to make matters easier for your loved ones. At an already stressful time, a little bit of organisation now can leave them with one less thing to worry about. A survey from 2020...
by Oliver Saxon | Apr 28, 2022 | Property, Wills & Trusts
With current terminology in will documentation having been used for around 200 years, it’s not surprising that some of these old-fashioned terms are confusing. Many people put off making their will due to fear that they won’t understand the over-complicated...
by Oliver Saxon | Mar 26, 2022 | Wills & Trusts
It is often believed that mutual wills and mirror wills are the same thing. However, they are very different legally and should not be confused. In both cases, they are made by couples who have similar wishes. Usually, they leave everything to each other and then to...
by Oliver Saxon | Mar 9, 2022 | Wills & Trusts
Legal firms have seen a rise in “trust clauses” or conditions specifying when an inheritance is paid, as parents and grandparents attempt to control their wealth from beyond the grave. Experts say soaring property prices, longer lifespans and a rise...
by Oliver Saxon | Mar 2, 2022 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
Following a recent survey carried out by Which? it has come to light that thousands of people are unaware of how the lasting power of attorney process works and how banks can often cause avoidable problems for people registering as attorneys.A Lasting Power of...
by Oliver Saxon | Jan 21, 2022 | Wills & Trusts
The government announced last week that virtual witnessing of wills in England and Wales will continue to be permitted until at least 31 January 2024. The practice was authorised under legislation introduced in 2021, under an amendment to the Wills Act...
