May 24, 2023 Dealing with a dementia diagnosis By Lara Barton With more than 55 million people having dementia worldwide, the importance of knowing what to do following a diagnosis is fundamental....
May 24, 2023 Maximising IHT benefits: the importance of carefully drafting Wills for charitable bequests By Mary Elliott An article published by Civil Society sets out some of the reasons why testators might be reluctant to leave bequests to charity....
May 23, 2023 Another broken promise for renters? By James Letchford Call me sceptical, but seeing another announcement from yet another Secretary of State in charge of the Department for Levelling Up,...
May 22, 2023 The importance of letters of wishes By Esme Sheridan When writing a Will, it is important to ensure that you have appointed executor(s) and trustee(s) who you trust to deal with your estate...
May 22, 2023 Understanding lasting powers of attorney: types, benefits and the importance of planning ahead By Amy Taylor What is a lasting power of attorney? A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you (the ‘donor’) appoint one or...
May 19, 2023 Urgent need for cohabitation law reform By Eri Horrocks According to the Office for National Statistics, there are 3.6 million opposite-sex cohabitees, compared to 2.9 million in 2012. ...
May 15, 2023 Predatory marriage: vulnerable clients, capacity issues and inheritance By Daniel Watson Predatory marriages are becoming an increasing problem. With an ageing population, and a greater number of people suffering from...
May 15, 2023 Trusts as a tool to protect vulnerable family members By Vanina Wittenburg Although the focus in the press is often on the potential tax-saving aspects of trusts, an equally important element of transferring...
May 04, 2023 The dominance of Asia in commercial property By James Letchford I'm always interested in what's happening in the City. Not just because I work in London but also because what is happening in the London...