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Dealing with Animals & Pets in a Will

Dealing with Animals & Pets in a Will

Where a person owns animals or pets, considerations should always be given to what should happen to those pets on their death. Although many people will consider dealing with their pets in their Will as similar to guardians for their children, pets are considered a...
Resolution calls for more rights for unmarried couples

Resolution calls for more rights for unmarried couples

From: Today’s Wills and Probate  New research from family justice body Resolution has found most people back a change in the law to give cohabiting people more rights. Currently couples have few or no rights in the event of a relationship breakdown meaning that...
Who should be the Executor of a Will?

Who should be the Executor of a Will?

From: Kings Court Trust Executors are people chosen and named in a Will by the Testator, who is the individual whose Will it is. The Executors of a Will are responsible for administering the estate of the Testator when they have passed away. Up to four Executors can...
Who can Bring an Application Under the Inheritance Act 1975?

Who can Bring an Application Under the Inheritance Act 1975?

Who can Bring an Application Under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975? From: The Will Company  Any person has testamentary freedom – the freedom to leave their estate how they see fit on their deaths. Despite this freedom, there are routes...
Lasting Power of Attorney Real Life Stories Kamlesh

Lasting Power of Attorney Real Life Stories Kamlesh

From: The Office of the Public Guardianhttps://publicguardian.blog.gov.uk/2023/11/10/power-of-attorney-stories-kamlesh A lasting power of attorney (LPA) allows you to nominate someone you trust, known as an attorney, to step in if you lose the mental capacity to make...
Lasting Power of Attorney – Real Life Stories

Lasting Power of Attorney – Real Life Stories

From: The Office of the Public Guardian https://publicguardian.blog.gov.uk/2023/10/23/power-of-attorney-stories-shirin A Lasting Power of Attorney (also known as an LPA) if a legal document that allows you to nominate someone you trust to step in and make decisions...