Case example: Dispute about the appointment of a Deputy
26/06/19
I received a call from a lady whose mother had suffered from a stroke and was bed bound and unable to deal with her property or finances. Because of the effects of the stroke...
How safe are DIY Wills?
26/06/19
Homemade Wills and non-professionally drawn Wills are often unclear and legally uncertain, the consequences of which can be expensive to sort out and put right.There are strict rules governing how a Will...
Should I use a solicitor to draft my Will?
26/06/19
Solicitors have trained (often for many years) to specialise in drafting Wills. They have the necessary experience and skill to ensure your Will carries out your wishes. Wills can sometimes be complex...
Probate Glossary
28/05/19
AdministrationThe process carried out by the Executor/Administrator in accordance with the Will or under the Rules of Intestacy to settle any debts, collect in all assets and then pay the gifts (legacies...
Ben Tyer in the Daily Telegraph: - Financial abuse rockets as more power of attorneys challenged by courts
22/05/19
Between 2014 and 2016 I discovered that financial abuse of the vulnerable by Attorneys and Deputy had rocketed.There was over a 250% increase in Attorneys or Deputies being removed from their roles due...
Client Case Study: Inheritance and losing benefits
20/05/19
Our client is the executor of a friend's estate. He has dealt with the estate including the sale of a property and the balance remaining is just over £90,000 to be shared equally...
