Financial affairs: Life following the death of a spouse Handling the grief and everything else that you have become responsible for can be overwhelming. It’s probable that there were changes to your household income when your spouse died so you need to quickly manage your finances. Taking responsibility for utility...
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Monthly Archives: December 2016
Cohabiting couples at risk – make a Will
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Cohabiting couples at risk – make a Will The Office of National Statistics reported earlier this year that there had been a 33% rise in the number of unmarried couples since 2005. Perhaps unsurprisingly, during this time there has also been a rise in the problems which result when an...
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The number of LPAs granted has tripled – do you understand the benefits of having an LPA?
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The number of LPAs granted has tripled – do you understand the benefits of having an LPA? The number of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) granted annually has tripled between 2010 and 2015. The increase in the number of LPAs being granted may be due to a drive to increase...
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Increase in Will disputes attributed to rising property prices
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Increase in Will disputes attributed to rising property prices It has been reported that the increase in the number of children involved in inheritance disputes has been fuelled by rising property prices. As the value of property has soared during the last decade, the estates of ‘ordinary’ families have become...
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