Making a will is an important part of lifetime legal planning, but do you need to put all your wishes in your will? Where should you set out your wishes for gifts or your funeral arrangements? Is it appropriate to explain...
The pandemic has seen record numbers of us undertaking DIY projects or getting tradesmen in to improve our homes. Our enthusiasm shows no sign of abating either, with the waiting list for builders stretching into next...
Once a relationship has broken down, while many couples remain on good terms, sometimes the situation is irretrievable and behaviour can go beyond what is acceptable or legal. In particular, disputes over who gets what in...
In this episode, Martin Terrell discusses the Court of Protection. Martin is a well-known and acknowledged expert in Court of Protection matters. He is recognised as a leading individual in this field by both legal...
In this episode, Fiona Taylor, Senior Associate with Warners Solicitors, discusses probate. Fiona explains what probate is and the different approaches taken depending on whether the deceased has left a Will or if they...
In this episode, Aneesha Dhami discusses Wills. Aneesha explains why it is important to have a Will and what will happen to your estate if you die without having a Will in place. She talks about how having a Will allows...
In this episode, Gail Hall looks at how we can all prepare for older age. It can be a costly business getting old if you are in declining health. No government for the last decade has had the appetite for getting to...
In this episode, Simon Garner discusses Inheritance Tax and Declarations of Trust. Simon will explain what Inheritance Tax is and who’s responsibility it is to pay it. He also describes how most estates don’t fall...
Christmas is a time for giving and if you are struggling for ideas about what to give your nearest and dearest, and you are keen to reduce the amount of inheritance tax paid to HM Treasury when you die, you might want to...