The End Of The World Is Nigh
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash When I was much younger, it was not unusual to see people on busy street corners holding signs that said things like, “The End…
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Taxes: A Very Long List
Photo by Usman Yousaf on Unsplash Back in 1799, something terrible happened. Well, terrible in some people’s eyes. That was the year that Income Tax came into being. It was…
A Horror Story To Avoid
This coming Friday, 31st October, is, yes, you guessed it, Samhain. And just in case you didn’t know, Samhain is a Celtic festival dating back 2,000 years. Samhain marked the…
When You Have No Right To Be Where You Are
Photo by Pixabay: https://www.pexels.com/ Unmarried, cohabiting partners are at risk when their home-owning partner dies. That’s because they have no automatic “Right To Reside.” It comes as a great shock…
A Good News/Bad News Story
First, the good news: We’re all living longer. Hooray! Thanks to better diets, less smoking, more exercise and improved healthcare, more of us are living well into our eighties….
Because Life Isn’t Always Fair
Photo by Andrea Piaquadio If you’re a parent, you’ve probably done your fair share of worrying about your child or children. I know that feeling. Even when they’re grown, it…
How To Stop The Government Hoovering Up Your Estate
There are two things certain in life: death and taxes. So said Benjamin Franklin. With that cheerful thought in mind, I’d like to bring to your attention something important. It…
A Professional Guide to the Responsibilities of Attorneys under a UK Lasting Power of Attorney
A Professional Guide to the Responsibilities of Attorneys under a UK Lasting Power of Attorney A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is one of the most powerful legal documents you...
Seven Avoidable Threats to Your Children’s Inheritance
How to Keep Your Legacy Safe from Divorce, Debt, Tax and Family Disputes Introduction You’ve spent a lifetime working hard to build your family’s financial security — your home, savings,...
Why Registering Your LPA with the NHS Is Essential
I just got back from a meeting and went to see a client and I knew she’s already got LPAs, which is great, so I went to discuss wills and trusts. But I started talking a little bit more about the LPAs and I said how long have you had them?