Lasting Power of Attorney – Norwich
If you are looking to make your Lasting Power of Attorney in Norwich then call 01603 927273. Your Norwich Lasting Power of Attorney allows you to appoint another person to act on your behalf, so you control who makes decisions on your behalf, if you should ever lose the capacity to do so yourself. Make […]
Contesting a Will
Thankyou to the Society of Will Writers for the below article. It is such a shame that in todays’ society, will disputes are becoming increasingly common. Reasons for this of course vary but it is generally down to “who gets what” and the value of the estate which is involved in the decision making when […]
Mobile Residence
Thankyou to the Society of Will Writers for the below article A mobile home is a tricky area under succession law and this article is only designed to take quick glance into dispensing of a mobile home by the Will; being that they are markedly distinct from what we may deem as more traditional property […]
What are Lasting Powers of Attorney and what do they do?
Well, they come in two forms: 1. LPA for Health and Welfare decisions Does very much what it says on the tin, it allows for an attorney acting on the donor’s behalf to consent to medical treatments and care decisions Allows for the donor to provide instructions and preferences for how they wish their decisions […]
Power of Attorney Myths
Below are some of the common misconceptions on why a Lasting Power of Attorney may not be necessary. “I don’t need an LPA because my next of kin can make important decisions on my behalf” Not true. No-one can act on your behalf or make decisions on your behalf if they have not been legally […]
What are the Consequences of not Having a Property and Financial Affairs LPA in Place?
In this article, we’ll take a look at the Property and Financial Affairs LPA, and what the consequences of not having one of those are. What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document which allows a person (otherwise known as the donor) to appoint someone they […]
The Role of an Executor
What is an executor? An executor is someone appointed in a will to distribute the estate of the testator in accordance with the wishes set out in the Will. Quite often this will mean drawing in assets and paying any debts and liabilities owed before being able to make any of the gifts set out […]
Vulnerable Clients
A couple finds themselves writing their Will(s) as they’re getting on in age and ability, their child a vulnerable individual. Their vulnerability isn’t what’s important here, only that they have care needs, and they are not sure how to take care of their dependant adult child. Sadly, the couple were unaware of Vulnerable Persons Trusts […]
Myth Busting with Wills
Here are 10 common misconceptions about writing a Will: 1. “I already have a will – I don’t need a new one” You already have a will in place. Great! Do you know where it is? Even if you have a will it’s best to keep it under review to make sure that it still […]
Can an Executor be removed?
Executors have a legal duty to administer the deceased’s estate. They must make sure assets are identified and called in, debts owed by the deceased are paid, any taxes are declared and paid, and the assets are distributed to the right people according to the deceased’s will. Executors are expected to carry out their duties […]
