Publication Date 8 June 2015 Placing a deceased estates notice: video Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item Ben Davies from Prince Evans Solicitors explains the benefits and process of placing a deceased estates notice in The Gazette.
Publication Date 5 June 2015 Major changes to Court of Protection Rules Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item The Court of Protection (Amendment) Rules 2015 bring about a fundamental reform of the court’s processes.
Publication Date 21 May 2015 Britons reluctant to discuss death and end of life wishes Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item Millions of people in Britain risk missing out on having their end of life wishes met, and are not adequately planning for their death, according to a study released this month by the Dying Matters Coalition.
Publication Date 14 May 2015 Executors: settling estate debts Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item Here are some sensible steps to take as an executor to avoid problems when it comes to discharging debts and liabilities.
Publication Date 14 May 2015 A guide to powers of attorney Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item A power of attorney is a way for you to plan for an unpredictable future. Janette Wand, solicitor at Ashton KCJ, explains the different types of powers of attorney, and why you need to consider making one.
Publication Date 23 April 2015 What are the grounds for contesting a will? Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item What are the grounds for contesting a will? Katie Alsop, Partner at Wright Hassall LLP, explains the ways that the validity of a will can be challenged.
Publication Date 8 April 2015 Leaving money to charity in your will? Nearly half intend to Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item A survey by The British Heart Foundation showed that 43% or respondents (over half of the 2,000 asked) said that they would leave money to charity as a legacy.
Publication Date 26 March 2015 Planning a funeral: avoiding the pitfalls Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item Poppy Mardall, of Poppy’s Funerals, reveals how to avoid the pitfalls when planning a funeral – and the importance of shopping around.
Publication Date 13 March 2015 Protecting (and recovering) digital assets: online banking to bitcoins Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item Ruth Pyatt explains the importance of making provision for the main digital assets that you hold, as well as the challenges faced by executors trying to recover them.
Publication Date 12 March 2015 Making a will: be prepared Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item The Law Society has created an infographic guide to what your solicitor will ask once appointed to draw up your will.