Who Can Apply for Probate?
Only certain people can apply for probate to deal with the estate of someone who died. It depends on whether the person who died left a will
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Emma Walsh
May 23, 20224 min read
Why Do Business Owners Need An LPA?
Business continuity is one of the key elements in business planning. The main objective is to ensure the efficient running of the business.
Emma Walsh
May 17, 20225 min read
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?
An LPA is a legal document in which someone gives another person the right to help them make decisions or take decisions on their behalf.
Emma Walsh
May 13, 20222 min read
Despite Owning Property Only 4 in 10 UK Adults have a Will
Fewer than 4 in 10 adults in the UK have made a Will. Dying without a Will presents many challenges to bereaved families.
Emma Walsh
May 11, 20222 min read
What can an LPA do for me and my business?
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is an important legal document which authorises your attorneys to make certain decisions on your behalf.
Emma Walsh
Mar 29, 20221 min read
IHT receipts now at £5.5bn, HMRC reports
Latest HMRC data reveals IHT receipts for April 2021 to February 2022 now stand at £5.5bn; £0.7bn higher than the same period last year.
Emma Walsh
Mar 29, 20223 min read
Half of UK wills out of date: SFE launches “update your will” week
Research commissioned by SFE has revealed that almost half of brits who haven’t updated their Will for more than five years,
Emma Walsh
Mar 18, 20223 min read
Do I need a lawyer for Lasting Power of Attorney?
Accidents, brain injuries, illness & strokes can all affect your ability to make your own decisions, an LPA can allow you to plan ahead
Emma Walsh
Mar 17, 20223 min read
DIY Wills – what you need to know
Templates for DIY wills are cheap and easy to find, but it’s not always a good idea to write your will yourself!
Emma Walsh
Jan 19, 20222 min read
Ending Probate Delays
Executors and bereaved families will be only too aware of the length of time it has taken during the pandemic to obtain grants of probate.
Emma Walsh
Jan 18, 20221 min read
Probate Fees to Increase From January
Probate fees will increase to a single, flat rate of £273 for all applicants, regardless of the size of the estate, from 26th January 2022.
Emma Walsh
Jan 10, 20221 min read
IHT reporting changes in January 2022
Following amendments to Inheritance Tax Regulations, changes to IHT reporting requirements will be effective from 1st January 2022.
Emma Walsh
Dec 23, 20210 min read
Emma Walsh
Sep 28, 20217 min read
15 primary duties of an executor
1. Learn about the Role and Responsibilities of an Executor Before you dive, head-first, into your executor duties, it makes sense to...
Emma Walsh
Sep 22, 20218 min read
8 Things Executors Need To Know
Anyone can be an executor and very often they are the next of kin.
Emma Walsh
Sep 7, 20212 min read
How to choose an Executor for your Will?
Choosing the right executor or executors when making a will is a crucial part of the will writing process.
Emma Walsh
Sep 6, 20214 min read
How to be an Executor?
Being an executor is mainly an administrative task, but it does come with legal obligations.
Emma Walsh
Sep 1, 20214 min read
What is an executor?
An executor is a person named in a will who sorts out the estate of the person who's died.
Emma Walsh
Aug 27, 20212 min read
What is Deputy? How do I become one?
You can apply to become someone’s deputy if they ‘lack mental capacity’. This means they cannot make a decision for themselves at the time
Emma Walsh
Aug 24, 20211 min read
What does it mean to be an attorney?
You can make decisions on someone’s behalf if they appoint you using a lasting power of attorney (LPA).
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