Any business owner, director, partnership member or shareholder with voting rights … should have a business LPA.”Financial Times What happens to your business if you get ill or have a serious accident that leaves you incapacitated? It’s a situation that many of us as business owners hope won’t happen, but as the current pandemic has […]
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It’s Time for change
Since the pandemic, more and more people have decided to put their affairs in order, establishing / reviewing Wills and just as importantly, setting up Lasting Powers of Attorney so that those they trust can make vital decisions on their behalf. This has placed the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) under enormous pressure and […]
Can I write my own will?
It seems everyone wants to write our wills for us these days – solicitors, charities, will kit companies, online websites. So, is it legal write our own wills? It’s one of those ‘drinks party’ question I get asked a lot – and my reply is always… “Yes, you can, but no, you shouldn’t!” Here are […]
Protecting vulnerable family members
People who have children or close relatives who are deemed vulnerable and want to know the best way to provide for them, after their own demise. It is vital that this event is planned for properly. If the planning falls short, this can cause lots of issues for those who you intended to benefit and […]
Bloodline planning: keeping it in the family
Many of us have firm views on how we want our estate and assets divided up amongst the family when we die. Writing a clear and detailed will goes a long way to achieve this, but bloodline planning takes it one step further by securely ring-fence your most valuable assets against family changes, such as […]
Don’t gamble with your children’s future
Why is it important to to chose the right Guardian? Parental Guardianship is vital in guaranteeing the safety and security of a child’s future, should the very worst happen. It is simply not enough to come to an informal arrangement between parties as should the unthinkable happen, you may well be GAMBLING on WHO will be […]
