by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
We are pleased to share that the Ministry of Justice has launched a review of the outdated power of attorney system that protects the elderly and vulnerable people. This will give the Government greater powers to seek out abusive carers of...
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
We understand that losing your mental capacity and your ability to make important decisions for yourself is not pleasant to think about, but it is important that everyone plans for the unexpected and having a lasting power of attorney (LPA) is one of the ways you can...
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
A recent article in the news highlighted the shocking fact that each year there are around 127,000 dementia sufferers that are the victims of financial abuse. As many as 127,500 of 850,000 people with dementia in the UK have been targeted by criminals....
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate
Charitable donations left in Wills escalated last year as recent findings revealed that there has been a 61% increase in charitable bequests in final wishes. Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a tax on the estate of someone who has died, including all property, possessions and...
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
We’ve discussed before the importance of having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). It is a document you can make to appoint individuals to make decisions on your behalf in relation to either your Property and Finances or Health and Welfare. A lesser...
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
It has recently been reported that there has been a significant reduction in the number of Lasting Power of Attorneys (LPAs) registered in the UK. The number of LPAs registered between April 2020 and February 2021, has dropped by 30% compared to...
