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What happens if you don’t make a will?

If someone dies without a will, they are said to have died ‘intestate’. There is a set of rules that governs who gets what in...

24th Sep 2014
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Dementia Action Alliance

It is our aim to make all communities more dementia friendly to improve the quality of life for those diagnosed with a form of dementia....

24th Sep 2014
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Long-term family association with lawyer helps client secure power of attorney

When nurse James Thorp needed lifetime power of attorney (LPA) to help his elderly parents – whose physical and mental health was deteriorating – he contacted...

11th Sep 2014
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Court of Protection – what is it and how does it work?

The Court of Protection is probably an institution that many people won’t have heard about. It is a Court based in London which helps to...

23rd Jul 2014
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Who should draft your will for you?

A will writing company approaches you about making your will and you think, “It is about time I got round to it.” But then you...

30th May 2014
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Lasting Powers of Attorney for Health and Welfare

A Lasting Power of attorney (LPA) is a document where an individual (known as a Donor) can appoint a third party as their attorney to...

30th Apr 2014
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Helpful steps to consider if someone close to you has died

It can be overwhelming when someone close to you dies. However, at the same time you know that you need to make important decisions. Some...

01st Apr 2014
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What does Inheritance Tax mean?

The tax year nears its end so have you used your annual gift exemption for Inheritance Tax (“IHT”) this year? What Does Inheritance Tax Mean?...

12th Mar 2014
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Legal Challenges Facing Those Who Care & Support People With Dementia

Legal Challenges Facing Those Who Care & Support People With Dementia The number of people living with dementia has risen to 44 million around the...

14th Feb 2014