What happens to my estate if I do not leave a Will? When a person passes away without a Will or if they had a Will that was invalid, they are considered to die ‘intestate’. If you pass away without a valid Will, what happens to your estate will depend...
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Rights of a beneficiary
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Rights of a beneficiary When a person passes away, the people named as beneficiaries have various rights when it comes to the administration of how the deceased’s estate is distributed and how any trusts are being administered. As a beneficiary under a Will, you only have a legal right over...
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What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?
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What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? Although associated mainly with those who are either ill or elderly, a Lasting Power of Attorney, or LPA, can be useful for any person at any stage in their life. With the current pandemic, it has brought to light the importance of loved...
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The importance of the right advice when it comes to vulnerable relatives
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The importance of the right advice when it comes to vulnerable relatives When it comes to protecting vulnerable individuals it is important that people obtain the right advice. There are a range of options, with tax and inheritance implications where the right guidance can ensure vulnerable individuals are both protected...
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How to ensure your Will is valid during Cornona Virus Lockdown
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How to ensure your Will is valid during Corona Virus Lockdown Under UK law, a Will maker must sign their Will in the presence of two witnesses, over the age of 18, who then must also sign the Will to state they have witnessed the event. The two witnesses to...
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