There are many reasons why the beneficiaries of a Will (or intestacy) may wish to give away some or all of their inheritance, such as: To pass assets down to the next generation To remedy a perceived unfairness in the effect of the Will or intestacy To settle a potential claim against the estate To […]
Many of us would love to be able to give more to charity, if we felt we could afford it. But being cautious animals we generally confine our giving to collecting tins and modest monthly payments to our favourite charities. Why not consider making a more substantial gift to charity, in your Will? This is […]
Going through a divorce is unpleasant for both parties and there are a lot of difficult decisions to make and issues to consider at that time, which can seem overwhelming. It is important, however, that you update your Will (or make a Will for the first time) as soon as you take the decision to divorce. You do not need to wait for financial matters to be agreed or for the decree absolute to be granted.
You may be the attorney or deputy of a person who no longer has mental capacity (P) to manage his own financial affairs. If you are an attorney, P will have appointed you as such, while he still had mental capacity. If you are a deputy, you will have been appointed by the Court of […]
Parental responsibility is a legal right held by the parents of a child. It includes the responsibility of providing a home for that child and the duty to protect and maintain the child. Parents with parental responsibility must decide on where the child is to be educated and are entitled to make decisions about any […]