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…
01.05.26
Purchasing a Property in Trust Ensuring that a disabled or vulnerable family member has long term, secure and suitable housing is a key concern for many families. Purchasing a property through a trust can offer an effective way to provide stability and protection, while maintaining the flexibility to adapt to…
24.11.25
Making a Power of Attorney is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself, your finances, and your loved ones – yet it is often misunderstood. In this piece, we dispel some common myths and answer frequently asked questions about Powers of Attorney. We’ll explain the…
11.02.25
For parents and carers of someone living with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC), decision-making is part of everyday life. The transition from childhood to adulthood can be daunting when your loved one has additional needs and might not be able to make decisions for themselves. In this piece, Philip Warford has…
12.11.24
Bespoke Lasting Powers of Attorney for Different Scenarios Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are an essential part of planning for the future. They are the best way of ensuring people can make decisions on your behalf should you no longer be able to make decisions for yourself. You can read…
04.11.24
Inheritance Tax Planning & Gifts for the Maintenance of Family Members We advise many families about the succession of their estate and one of the questions we often get asked is why our package of advice in this area is called ‘Planning for the Future’ and not, perhaps, simply ‘Wills…
19.06.24
Many families we see come to a meeting with some trepidation. On a regular basis parents start the meeting with ‘I know I should have done this years ago, but I’ve just kept putting it off’. This blog explores why some families put making a Will and Trust on the…
06.03.24
A recent survey [1] of divorced parents found that finances are the biggest challenge for over a quarter of respondents when managing arrangements with their ex-spouse about their children. It also found that over half of respondents said that money was one of the biggest fears of the overall divorce…
01.01.24
If you are meeting a lawyer for the first time, it can be daunting and emotional, particularly if the meeting concerns important decisions, such as planning for the future and decision-making for your disabled child. We are there to guide you through the process, making it as easy as possible…
05.12.23
In this blog, we explain what you will need to consider when you have created a Discretionary Trust or a Disabled Person’s Trust and assets are to be added to it. We bring together expertise from the three companies in the Renaissance Group – Renaissance Legal, Renaissance Trust and Renaissance…
