A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows you to give a trusted family member, friend or professional advisor the power to make decisions for you if you lose the capacity to make those decisions for yourself.
Rise in cost of probate delayed due to Brexit
Proposals to increase the costs associated with probate for families sorting out the wills of loved ones who have died have been delayed due to lack of Parliamentary time to debate the proposed fee increase as a result of Brexit debates, following a widespread backlash against their implementation.
UK property investors intend to buy more in 2019
A survey by property investment experts reveals that the vast majority of UK property investors are looking to maintain or grow the size of their portfolios in the coming 12 months, with a mere 11 per cent planning to reduce the number of assets they own.
Last year saw surge in over 45’s asking for IHT advice
The number of over-45s seeking estate planning advice has risen sharply in the past year as many struggle to understand inheritance tax (IHT) rules, research has shown.
Public are unaware of unregulated will writers
Six out of 10 consumers are unaware that will-writers are unregulated, although many people are interested in writing their own wills anyway, new research has found.