An increasing number of dependents are having to pay the bills of a loved one long after they’ve died due to delays in the processing of probate applications, new research has revealed.
Number of Lasting Power of Attorney arrangements increases
The number of people in the UK putting Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) arrangements in place has continued to increase between March and August 2020, with more than 200,000 submitted in the period.
BBC to use music to trigger memories of dementia patients worldwide
The BBC will use music to help trigger the memories of people living with dementia around the globe as part of World Alzheimer’s Day, it has been announced.
What happens if a parent dies without a Will?
The death of a loved one is a challenging time for anyone, and probate disputes following the death of a parent are becoming more common, but what happens if a parent dies without a Will?
Remember A Charity Week: Legacy donations in Wills reach £3 billion per year
Remember A Charity in your Will Week (7-13 September) has highlighted figures revealing that £3 billion is left in Wills to charities through legacy donations each year in the UK.