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Attorneys and Deputies have significant power to deal with the Donor’s finances. They can make gifts on behalf of the Donor provided there are no restrictions contained within the LPA...

The benefits of drawing up a will are widely recognised. In doing so, you make provision for the winding up of your affairs after death. This not only has advantages...

A guide to the administration of an estate Introduction The death of a relative or close friend is a difficult time even before you start thinking of dealing with the...

A will gives you control. A will gives you options. A will means that you can give other people opportunities. ‘It is too expensive’; ‘everything I own will go automatically...

Tax Rates 0% on first £325,000 – the Nil Rate Band * 40% on everything above £325,000 36% if testator leaves 10% or more to charity from 6.4.12 20% on...

Have you considered what might happen if you become incapable of making decisions for yourself? Planning ahead is important and a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) gives you peace of...

Even though the intestacy rules are being updated from 1st October 2014, they may still go against your wishes and so it is very important to act now and write...

Claims for mishandling estates have more than tripled in 2013, according to figures released by the High Court. It is believed that the rise is due to the increased reliance...

At Hubbard Pegman and Whitney we act for lots of people who are taking their first step and buying a new home. We were surprised to read Chesterton Humberts’ commentary...

This short piece covers key points of the United Kingdom Code of non-broadcast advertising, sales promotion and Direct Marketing. There is an entirely separate code which concerns broadcasted advertising, which...