Having a water-tight Will in place is vital for anyone who wants their legacy to be passed on to the right people in line with their unique wishes.
Specialist legal advice crucial when drafting a Will
Families are being reminded to always seek specialist legal advice when setting up a Will, in order to avoid unforeseen fees or complications later down the line.
Vast majority of Britons leave important health and welfare decisions ‘to chance’, SFE study finds
Data published by Solicitors For The Elderly (SFE) earlier this week has revealed that the vast majority of Britons are leaving important health and welfare decisions ‘entirely to chance’ by failing to seek specialist legal advice.
Britons urged to take care when registering LPAs
People who are thinking of setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) are being urged to tread carefully, after a Freedom of Information request revealed that an increasing number of Britons are appointing attorneys who are inexperienced or ill-equipped for the job.
Charity groups urge Government to ensure IHT changes do not have “negative consequences” for legacy-giving
A number of voluntary sector groups are calling on the Government to tread carefully in its efforts to simplify Inheritance Tax (IHT), amid concerns that any drastic changes could have “potential negative consequences” for legacy giving.