Do you have ageing parents? If so, have they taken any action to preserve their assets/property? It is well worth finding out, as this could prevent their estate being significantly reduced after their death. Of course it is very difficult … Continue reading
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When Do I Need To Update My Will?
Life is always taking unexpected turns and when it does, it is important for a Last Will and Testament to be updated accordingly. It will not do this automatically, so a Will must be revised on a regular basis. This … Continue reading
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Advance Directives and Living Wills
You may or may not have heard this term before but an Advance Directive/Living Will or now even advance decision is basically a legal document which sets out your wishes for future treatment. The statement or document explains what medical … Continue reading
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Lasting Power of Attorney
Lasting Power of Attorney (“LPA”) Since October 2008 the enduring power of attorney (EPA) has been replaced with the Lasting Power of Attorney. An LPA allows you to nominate a person or people (referred to as Attorneys) to make decisions … Continue reading
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Step by Step Guide to Probate
Curb Your Confusion: A Step By Step Guide To Probate When somebody dies, the executors named in the Will must go through a legal process known as probate. Once completed, they will have the right to deal with the deceased’s … Continue reading
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Protect Your Children
Using A Will To Protect Your Children A Will isn’t just there to dictate what should happen to your assets after your death, it is also there to ensure your children are protected. Whoever you are and whatever your financial … Continue reading
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When Should I Not Have to Pay Care Home Fees for My Parents?
If one or both of your parents are moving into a care home, you will probably have mixed emotions. On the one hand, you will feel assured that they will receive around the clock care, rather than be left at … Continue reading
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DIY Will- Is it really that risk?
Do It Yourself Will- Is it really that risky? If you are thinking about making a Will, you may be tempted to follow the Do It Yourself route. It will surely save a few pennies, as the cost of a … Continue reading
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Beware Cost of Care
Cost of Care A topic very much in the mind of those with elderly parents who if they go into care can mean fees of £2000 a month. Once the assets get down to £23600 the state will step and … Continue reading
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PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM THE COST OF CARE AND HOW TO REDUCE COSTS
PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM THE COST OF CARE You will see this banner headline blazoned across most of our popular tabloids and probably by now it is challenging claim companies for space on day time television. If you respond you … Continue reading
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