Rights to Body and Ashes

Rights to Body and Ashes

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...
Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common?

Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common?

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...
Mortgages in later life and after retirement

Mortgages in later life and after retirement

Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to secure a mortgage once retired or over the age of 60. However, aside from the usual risks associated with obtaining a mortgage, there are a number of extra considerations that retirees or borrowers in later life should...
What happens to your debts when you die?

What happens to your debts when you die?

Home > Private Client What happens to your debts when you die? SHARE    There are many misconceptions about debt and inheritance. It’s not correct that when a person dies, their debts die with them or that their family members are responsible for paying their...