by Matt Steel | 15 June 2023 | Private Client
Who has the right to deal with my body after I die? With the recent news that the Law Commission is set to review the “ancient laws” over what happens with a deceased’s remains, we look at the current state of affairs in this often hotly disputed area and how the law...
by Matt Steel | 08 June 2023 | Private Client
Why do I need to write a Letter of Wishes to go with my Will or lifetime trust? Very often a Will gives the executors discretion as to how to administer an estate. The Will or lifetime trust might create a discretionary trust which the trustees have discretion over. A...
by Matt Steel | 01 June 2023 | Wills
What is a Legacy in a Will A legacy is term used to describe a gift – that is, something which is specifically assigned to an individual and named as such in a Will. This could be a fixed sum of money or an item of personal property that you wish to see gifted...
by Matt Steel | 25 May 2023 | Probate
Are you a named executor in a Will – or administrator if no Will – but are being “left out of the loop” for no good reason? Is there a dispute about who can apply for probate, or about the existence or legality of a Will? If so, it may be necessary to challenge...
by Matt Steel | 19 May 2023 | Private Client
There are two different ways of owing a property jointly: as joint tenants or as tenants in common. Joint tenants If you own a property as joint tenants, the co-owners own the whole property together and neither owner has a specific share. When the property is sold...
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