Making gifts under an LPA Are you an attorney under a Property and Financial Affairs LPA? With Christmas upon us it is important to understand what authority you have as an attorney to make gifts on behalf of the donor at this time. Under section 12 of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 an attorney may...
Gifting at Christmas The History of Christmas Christmas is a festive holiday traditionally celebrated over 12 days (Christmas Tide) culminating on the twelfth night. The celebration centres around the birth of Christ which is celebrated on the 25th December. Over recent years Christmas has become a commercial phenomenon recognised by the giving and receiving...
Reminder – Lasting Power of Attorney. The Office of the Public Guardian released new forms on Wednesday 1st July (2015). The deadline for switching to the new Lasting Power of Attorney forms is Friday 1st January 2016. After this date all new Lasting Power of Attorneys must be made using the new forms. The old...
It’s that time of year again. Christmas is upon us so that in mind we would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas! It is at this time of year that families come together to share in the festive spirit (sometimes quite literally). At this time of year though we think it important to...
Here are a few small considerations about document storage: If you passed away and your last Will and Testament cannot be found then for all intents and purposes you have died intestate. If a copy of the Will exists then it may be possible for the witnesses to be contacted and affidavits produced to show...
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