If you aren't confident in your Will Writer or Estate Planner, walk away. It is important that you feel comfortable with the person helping with your estate plan. Especially if this is a service that you are paying for!
Legal services study launched by CMA The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will examine long-standing concerns about the affordability of legal services and standards of service as a new study is launched. Senior Director, Rachel Merelie said: “We would be concerned if customers are not getting a good deal, either because they do not...
Marketing your business essentially comes down to communication. What better way to market your business than to publicly demonstrate your ethos towards consumer protection. This is exactly what SWW members do. People do business with people they like and trust. This is a simple marketing principle known as the ‘Know, Like and...
There are a number of things that make a Will valid. Please look at this list for further information: The testator must be at least 18 years old. The Will must be in writing. The testator must have made the Will voluntarily without undue pressure. The testator must be of sound mind. They must...
Witnessing a Will – Simplifying the process? Considerations when witnessing a Will: To be valid a Will must comply with all of the requirements of section 9 of the Wills Act 1837. One such requirement is that a Will must be signed by the testator (person making the Will) in the presence of two...
Charitable Bequests Have you considered donating to charity under your Will? It’s a great way to continue to support a cause that you are passionate about even after you have passed away. Leaving a gift to charity in your Will can also reduce the amount of inheritance tax (IHT) payable on your estate. Some...
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...
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