Intestacy – Increase in the Statutory Legacy for Spouses & Civil Partners
The government has announced an increase in the ‘statutory legacy’ in situations of intestacy from £250,000 to £270,000. The sum takes effect from 6 FebruaryContinue Reading
10 Sep
For better for worse, for richer, for poorer – The myth of Common Law marriage
What’s love got to do with it? Cohabiting couples – those in a so-called common law marriage – are the fastest growing family type accordingContinue Reading
15 Aug
I’m getting divorced – do I need to update my Will?
Getting a Divorce Do I need to update my will? For most people who are going through a divorce, or who are thinking about divorce,Continue Reading
13 Jun
You’ve got the Power (of Attorney)! ….But only if you choose to use it
A Power of Attorney allows you, as the donor, to appoint an attorney(s) to act on your behalf when you are unable to do soContinue Reading
28 May
One Paw in the Grave – an Executor’s Dilemma
The sorry tail begins… The United Kingdom has long been a nation of animal lovers from the Queen’s corgis to Grumpy Cat and as anContinue Reading
