Trusts are excellent tools for managing wealth and safeguarding the needs of your loved ones. Have you ever wondered about trusts and whether you should have one? Or, do you have one and are not sure what it means? Check out our article in Wokingham Today which covers some of the basic points. https://wokingham.today/legacy-law-trusts-managing…/ Do […]
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What is a lasting power of attorney? An LPA is a legal document that enables a person (known as the donor) to appoint one or more trusted people (known as attorneys) to manage their affairs and make decisions on their behalf in the event that they lose mental capacity. There are two types of LPA:
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The rules for trust registration are complicated and have evolved over time. The following is a general guide to the service and should not be construed as legal advice. Full details of the rules and process can be found in HMRC’s Trust Registration Service Manual. What is the Trust Registration Service? Broadly, the Trust Registration
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When writing a Will, you will consider what assets you own and who you would like to pass these to. This list of assets will usually include your home, your savings, investments, and personal possessions. But have you thought about your digital assets? Do you have digital assets? It is increasingly more common for clients
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When should you make lasting powers of attorney (LPAs)? You may have heard about LPAs. You may have a vague idea that it would be a good idea to make one…..some day. They are a document for tomorrow, surely? What is an LPA? An LPA is a legal document that enables you to appoint one
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A recent case brings to mind the importance of good legal drafting and clear client advice, which are both essential in Will drafting. This is true in Will preparation possibly more than in any other area of law given that our documents are not tested for efficacy until after the testator has died (at which
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In today’s world, it is increasingly common to own digital assets. But if you lose mental capacity or die, will your attorney or executor be able to access those assets? Do you have digital assets? Increasingly clients use cloud storage for documents and photographs. Are you on social media? Do you: use email? use PayPal?
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Dementia Action Week 2021 is a national event that sees the public coming together to take action to improve the lives of people affected by dementia. Who suffers from dementia? In 2018, there were 850,000 people with dementia in the UK (Alzheimer’s Society, 2019). There has been a 56% increase in the number of people
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Volunteering support for the MND Association One of the benefits of running your own firm, is that you have full control over how you spend your time. Over the last six months, as well as working for our super clients and running Legacy Law Limited, I have also been volunteering for the MND Association. This
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Many of you will have seen the ITV documentary this week featuring Kate Garraway. Her husband Derek has been in hospital since March 2020 battling COVID-19. It was difficult viewing. She gave open and honest access to her world, which allowed us to see her struggle through grief, fear and stress. Sometimes documentaries feel self-indulgent,
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