Probate, Trusts & Wills
Dementia Awareness
On 12 October, I had the privilege of representing Mayo Wynne Baxter and the Lewes and District Dementia Action Alliance at Parris...
Read moreWills and Trusts: Buyers Beware
New research has been published by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) uncovering the impact of unqualified advisers...
Read moreThree times as many South East homes could be burdened by inheritance tax freeze
Revealed: Three times as many South East homes could be burdened by inheritance tax freeze A house bought in the South East in 2022...
Read moreDocument found in Aretha Franklin's couch is a valid Will
Jury Rules Document Found In Aretha Franklin’s Couch Is A Valid Will A Michigan jury has ruled, after a 2-day trial, that a...
Read moreWhat is the Statutory Legacy Change?
From Wednesday 26th July, the government is changing the ‘Statutory Legacy’ sum from £270,000 to £322,000,...
Read moreGrant of probate delays: What this means for your application
Civil service delays are causing huge disruption and emotional anguish to bereaved families trying to unlock estates. After someone...
Read moreInternational Women's Day! "That’s great, now have you got a man who can do this?”
In 2013, in was 10 years into my time with Mayo Wynne Baxter, a partner, and with at least 14 years behind me since qualification. I...
Read moreKey considerations for estate planning when transitioning
Aside from the physical and emotional challenges that transitioning can bring on itself, there are a host of other issues that can...
Read moreDisposing of the dead – the need to modernize our laws
It has long been thought that the laws in England and Wales which govern the disposal of bodies are outdated and in need of modernization....
Read moreGifting at Christmas … not always as simple as it sounds
With Christmas almost upon us, our thoughts naturally turn to gifting. This can often be a tricky area for lay Deputies who have been...
Read moreShould Peter Pan have had a Lasting Power of Attorney?
Christmas brings along all its wonderful traditions, but in particular it ushers in Pantomime season! Love them or hate them, pantomimes...
Read moreHM Revenue & Customs are making a list, and they’re checking it twice
…and they will certainly find out which trustees are naughty or nice. As of 1st September 2022, nearly all existing express...
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