24.08.26
Deciding whether to get married, or enter into a civil partnership, is a big decision. Aside from the emotional aspects, couples also need to consider a number of ‘practical’ factors that are relevant to them. We know that the number of couples getting married has declined and more couples are…
07.01.26
What is a Deed of Variation? When a loved one passes away, the distribution of their estate doesn’t always reflect what the family feels is fair or appropriate. Sometimes, the terms of a Will – or the standard rules that apply when there is no Will (known as Intestacy) –…
05.01.26
How do I set up a Disabled Person’s Trust? In previous blogs we have covered what a Disabled Person’s Trust is, how it can be used to benefit a disabled person and the advantages and disadvantages of this type of Trust. To recap, a Disabled Person’s Trust can only be…
13.11.25
“Can I Work and Still Get Carer’s Allowance?” – A Guide for Parent Carers Around 1.5m people in the UK claim Carer’s Allowance and we are often asked questions about how working and earning interacts with this benefit. Carer’s Allowance is not means-tested, however, working can potentially impact a person’s…
18.07.23
The Government has announced a change to how an estate is divided should somebody die without a Will. Currently, if a married person (or person in a Civil Partnership) dies without a Will, the law states that the first £270,000 (known as the Statutory Legacy) passes to the surviving spouse,…
11.07.23
Following on from part four of our series on practical tips for Estate Administration, this blog discusses some steps Personal Representatives can take to ensure the smooth administration of an estate where matters are complicated by family disputes or possible claims on the estate. Losing a loved one is an emotional time and…
30.03.20
At the time of writing, the Covid-19 pandemic is causing enormous amounts of uncertainty both socially and economically. Whilst everyone is, quite rightly, concerned with keeping safe and healthy (and many navigating tricky financial waters), there are some simple things people might like to think about during this time. Keeping…
26.11.19
As we move to a more tech-focused society, the majority of people will have a number of digital assets that will need to be taken into consideration when they die. In terms of the law, this is still a developing area that has not been updated in line with the…
19.02.19
By Katherine Miller A trust is an arrangement where assets are transferred to a small group of people for them to hold for the benefit of others. A personal injury trust is any trust that holds money or assets that came from an award of damages or compensation for any…
15.08.18
If you are the owner of a business, thinking about whether your business could survive without you may not be something you have considered before. However, being absent from the workplace can often cause operational problems and threaten the future of the company and yet, in our experience, business owners…
