Have you received a large gift from someone who has died? Was it in the last 7 years immediately before death? If you answered yes to these questions contact the deceased’s personal representatives handling the deceased’s affairs. Failure to do so could...
Following a change of address, my Mum registered at a new Doctors. She came back with some forms, but was concerned at the part that asked whether she had a Lasting Power of Attorney or any other document confirming what her decisions would be in regards to her...
Lord Lucan has been missing since 1974 and it is unknown whether he is dead or alive, despite many sightings and conspiracy theories. On the 3rd February 2016, the law permitted his son to obtain a ‘death’ certificate. Until 1 October 2014 when the Presumption of...
If you are leaving part of your property or money to your daughter or son in your Will or on intestacy and you pass away prior to them divorcing their spouse, what they inherit would be included within the matrimonial pot of assets to be split between them and their...
This should without a doubt be on everyone’s New Year Resolution list. On your death you are able to place your share of your home into a trust rather than pass it to your surviving partner. Should your surviving partner then require care, your share of the property...
On day 1 were you able to think, yep, done that? If so, well done! But is it up to date? A Will isn’t meant to be written in stone and has an average life expectancy of five years. Every five years you should meet with a solicitor to review your will. It is usual that...
