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In a world where the protection of the elderly and vulnerable from controling and coercive behaviour is paramount, the planning of your Will and estate becomes crucial. The recent conviction of Luke D...
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It is often thought that when a person passes away the family gather for a formal reading of the will, but whilst that might be requested, it is not something that usually happens. Instead, it is up t...
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Many UK residents are recognising the dual benefits of charitable legacies in Wills. Beyond the altruistic satisfaction, such gifts may reduce the inheritance tax (IHT) rate upon death from 40% to 36%...
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Earlier this week, Martin Lewis spoke about the Three Ds – Death, Divorce and Dementia on the Martin Lewis Money Show Live. Lewis addressed why family members should talk to each other about these l...
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On 7 December 2022, a Bill was introduced to amend the way lasting powers of attorney (LPA) are made. The changes, if passed, provide for further (secondary) legislation and include some considera...
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The most common reason an attorney for property and affairs abusing their power is financial gain, and sadly in most cases the abuse is committed by a family member. Family are sometimes simply not su...
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The Court of Protection The new Court of Protection was established on 1 October 2007 by s 45(1) of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. The original name ‘Court of Protection’ having been given to the...
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Proposals to reform the law following a review of the Mental Capacity Act and the DoLS were published in July 2015. Over the course of next two years the Law Commission undertook a public consultation...
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