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Plundered Wills

Highlighted in the news today are a  number of cases where political parties have taken advantage of loosely worded Wills.  Bequests to’ Government of the day’ have been taken to mean Political Parties in Government today. One wonders about the Executors...

Cap on Care only to benefit 1 in 8

Ministers have now admitted the proposed new legislation to be introduced by 2017 will only help 12% of older people. Those who have to go into care will still be liable for the whole of their care costs if their assets,including their home, exceed £118000. Below this...

Difficult Executors-Personally liable

A recent case where Executors of a Will are failing to claim the proceeds of an insurance policy indicates the personal liability attaching to their duties. The proper administration of a Will , which is called Probate, is the responsibility of the named Executors. In...

Business Owner Dies

The death of a Business Owner should not necessarily be the death of the Business. A properly drawn Will containing a Business Trust can clearly define how the Business continues and who will own/operate it. A family should not lose this very valuable asset because of...