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Coping With Sudden Death
The sudden death of a close friend or family member is perhaps the most difficult form of bereavement which can be experienced. The range of emotional and ph...
Structure of a Will
Many people are put off writing a will by the apparent abundance of legal jargon and confusing terms. However when one actually looks at the process it is ve...
When Should I Make a Will?
Making a will is, for many people, one of those things that you intend to do but never quite get round to. This is, of course, not surprising; depending on t...
How Do I Set up a Trust
Individuals may have a variety of reasons for creating a trust. This legal instrument can serve a variety of purposes but in the field of inheritance and wil...
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Intestacy: Law Changes & the Importance of Having a Will
If you die without a Will, you are known as dying "intestate". Particular laws apply to such a situation. The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependant...
Cut Your Tax Bill With Charitable Giving
Charities across the country rely on charitable legacies and bequests. The generosity of testators (that is, individuals writing wills) helps to ensure that...
Top 10 Tips for a Successful Business Succession
Business succession can be a long and difficult process. It often marks the end of one individual’s career – but the beginning of a new role for someone...
My Father's Will Was Declared Invalid: Case Study
A will is a complex legal document. Indeed, many people underestimate the complexities of this instrument, instead presuming that writing a will is as simple...
I Protected My Estate With a Trust: Case Study
Inheritance Tax is a common gripe amongst property owners. Originally intended to break up some of the great estates upon the death of their owner, it has fa...
Finding Help to Cope with Bereavement
Bereavement is a very difficult process. These difficulties are often compounded by a sense that the sufferer is on their own, and that there is nowhere for...
Getting State Help With Funeral Costs
Funerals can be an expensive business. They are, by their nature, often an unexpected cost, and one with which many people struggle to cope. There is a recog...
How Can I Maintain the Value of My Estate?
Your estate is at risk from a range of factors. Inflation, the property market, incapacity and tax pressures are all potentially conspiring to reduce the val...
How Do I Apply for Lasting Power of Attorney?
Lasting Power of Attorney is an important legal tool. It allows you to take control of your circumstances, and nominate a trusted individual to help make dec...
What is Lasting Power of Attorney?
Lasting Power of Attorney is an important legal tool. It helps to protect your interests in the event that you are no longer able to make decisions for yours...
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