What Are The Risks of Using Unregulated Will Writers in the UK?
Understand the risks of using unregulated Will writers. Learn why using a regulated Solicitor is safer for your Estate and your loved ones.
Category: Wills and Probate
The Wanted’s Max George’s “Panic Will” – Why Writing a Will in a Hurry Could Cause You Problems
Recently, there has been a lot of news coverage on the story that Max George (who is most commonly known for being a member of the boyband The Wanted), wrote a Will on his mobile phone moments before undergoing heart surgery. While this action may have been made in a moment of panic or fear, […]
Yorkshire Law Firm Warns: Be careful where you get your legal advice from
We have had a flurry of clients recently, who have been given “advice” about Wills, Trusts and Probate by individuals who are not solicitors or indeed any other qualified professional with knowledge and experience of the law around these important issues. This leads us to ask, where are you getting your information from about these […]
What is a “Leave to Swear Death”? – An Alternative to Presumption of Death
If a person has been missing for some time and it becomes necessary to deal with their estate, but their estate is not large enough to warrant an application to Court for a Declaration of Presumption of Death, then there is another option available. You can instead apply to the Court for “leave to swear […]
What Gifts Can I Make as an Attorney?
This is a question we are asked regularly by people who have been appointed as Attorneys under an Enduring Power of Attorney, or Lasting Power of Attorney and who are looking for some guidance on their role and responsibilities. It can be a complex area and cause confusion, so here we hope to give some […]
Six Big Questions Commonly Asked on Mental Capacity and Powers of Attorney
Having the peace of mind knowing that, were you to become too unwell to care for our own matters, you have an appointed person who will care for your property, finances, health, and welfare were you unable to care for them yourself is important. A Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) is the legal document that […]
What Happens if my Will is Found to be Invalid?
Making a Will is one of those tasks that often gets overlooked, however the importance of having a Will is clear. Without a Will, your assets will be distributed following the rules of intestacy which might mean that your assets are passed to someone who you may not have chosen. However, whilst having a Will […]
What Happens to Jointly Owned Assets When One Co-Owner Dies?
When a loved one dies, you assume that all their property and assets will pass in line with either their Will or the Intestacy Rules but this is not always the case. Some jointly owned assets will automatically pass to the surviving co-owner, regardless of what the Will or Intestacy Rules say. Firstly we must […]
Can I Make Gifts Before I Die and What Are the Consequences?
We would all like to make gifts to our loved ones and often people would prefer to make such gifts during their lifetime, rather than after their death, so that they can witness the recipient’s enjoyment of receiving the gift. Lifetime gifting can also be a very effective way of reducing the value of a […]
