01522 789903

Have you the capacity?

IN the present litigious environment many Wills are challenged which question the capacity of the testator when making the Will. When taking instructions to make a Will a professional has to consider a variety of matters. To start with, who made the appointment? If...

Trusts

So what Trusts can I use to protect my assets on death? There are several types of Trusts you can put in your Will to ensure your assets at death will reach your chosen beneficiaries. Firstly there is a Property Protection Trust which can provide a protective shelter...

Attorneys, Executors and Trustees

These three titles often confuse many lay people when planning their affairs both for life and death. It is understood that each of the titles refer to someone who is acting on your behalf , but how and when appear to cause confusion. Firstly all of the titles refer...

A Cheap Insurance

The majority of people take out some form of insurance in their lifetime. It can be motor insurance, fire and theft cover, buildings cover, critical illness etc. etc.  All of these protect against future potential accidents or happenings  and of course death  where...

A Plan for all Seasons

The death of a loved one is an extremely grief ridden time for all family and friends. At such a time you are faced with many things to arrange not the least of which is the funeral. Who to choose to administer it, where to hold it, how to conduct it, how to let...

Bank error – now in your favour

At last eight of the major Banks have signed up to new guidelines to help the public with the use of Lasting Powers of Attorney. They have pledged to improve the way they treat families who help vulnerable relatives with their finances. Applications for Lasting Powers...