You have a business, but do you have a lasting power of attorney?
Lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) appoint people to make decisions for you if you are unable to do so yourself.
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Emma Walsh
Aug 18, 20214 min read
Why do business owners need an LPA?
A Lasting Power of Attorney (“LPA”) enables you to appoint someone to look after your financial affairs when you cannot.
Emma Walsh
Aug 16, 20212 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, stats show there has only been a 1% increase in Will-making between 2019 & 2020 .
Emma Walsh
Aug 12, 20214 min read
Can I make my own Lasting Power of Attorney?
Whilst you can arrange an LPA yourself without legal assistance, these documents can be left open to abuse if not completed correctly.
Emma Walsh
Aug 10, 20212 min read
What can an LPA do for me and my business?
Have you considered what will happen to your business if you were unable to make decisions during your lifetime?
Emma Walsh
Aug 5, 20212 min read
How do I make my LPA? / How do I register my LPA?
With people’s lives changing it is understandable that at some point, you may need A lasting power of attorney (LPA).
Emma Walsh
Aug 3, 20215 min read
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?
A lasting power of attorney is a legal document in which someone gives another person the right to help them make decisions.
Emma Walsh
Jul 29, 20213 min read
How do a get a copy of a Will?
When a will is made, the Executors are usually told where the will is stored a thorough search of the deceased 's paperwork should be made.
Emma Walsh
Jul 27, 20212 min read
What is a Grant of Representation? What is it, why do you need it and how long does it take?
A document obtained from the court to prove the legal authority of the person entrusted to deal with a deceased person's estate.
Emma Walsh
Jul 22, 20212 min read
How do I apply for Probate as an Executor?
An executor is someone named in a will as responsible for sorting out the estate of the person who’s died.
Emma Walsh
Jul 20, 20214 min read
What are the rules of Intestacy?
It’s easy to assume that our property and possessions will automatically go to loved ones when we die, however, this is sadly not always the
Emma Walsh
Jul 16, 20217 min read
What is Probate? & When Is Probate Required In 2021
If you have been named the executor of a will, or are responsible for estate administration, you may have a lot of questions.
Emma Walsh
Jul 13, 20212 min read
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
Emma Walsh
Jul 8, 20212 min read
What happens with Probate when there is no Will?
If you die without a valid Will, the law will determine who should receive everything you own, from your bank accounts to your pets.
Emma Walsh
Jul 8, 20212 min read
High Income Child Benefit Tax Charge
ou may have to pay a tax charge, known as the ‘High Income Child Benefit Charge’
Emma Walsh
Jul 6, 20214 min read
What is probate?
Probate is the process of dealing with the estate of someone who has died and distributing their assets in accordance with their Will.
Emma Walsh
Jun 29, 20213 min read
Why you should make a will
Your will tells everyone what should happen to your money, possessions and property after you die. If you don’t leave a will the law decides
Emma Walsh
Jun 25, 20213 min read
Lifting the taboo on dealing with finances after death
There is a lack of conversation around financial matters that need to be known in the event of a death. where do the issues lie?
Emma Walsh
Jun 22, 20213 min read
You have a Will, now where should you store it?
If anything happens to your will, or if your executor doesn’t know where to find it, you might as well not have written one.
Emma Walsh
Jun 15, 20213 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 a Will yourself.
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