Why You Should Make a Will Without a Will, You Risk: Your chosen beneficiaries missing out on their inheritance. Your spouse/civil partner not automatically inheriting everything. ‘Common law’ partners receiving nothing. Minor children potentially being placed in care while guardianship is decided. Lengthy legal delays and family disputes. Certain family members benefiting against your wishes.…

Lasting Power of Attorney revamp to improve safety and efficiencyThe government has unveiled it’s plans to modernise and strengthen the Lasting Power of Attorney (“LPA”) process, by which a person can appoint attorneys to manage their affairs in the event that they lose capacity, following last year’s consultation on modernising the system. Power of attorney agreements…

A lasting power of attorney (LPA) puts plans in place should you become incapable of managing your affairs or lose mental capacity during your lifetime.  LPAs are time-critical documents and you must have mental capacity when arranging one. Drawing up a Lasting Power of Attorney now means  that you still have control over your affairs when…