by Ally Grant | Jan 31, 2025 | Wills and probate
Could sorting your Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) be more important than writing a Will? Judith Hurle, a Will Executive at our West Wickham office, discusses the merits of obtaining Lasting Powers of Attorney sooner rather than later. What is a Lasting Power of...
by Ally Grant | Aug 13, 2024 | Wills and probate
Katie Brett, a Chartered Legal Executive in our Wills & Probate department, talks to us about the importance of having a Lasting Power of Attorney. It isn’t too often that a celebrity’s circumstances brings into focus a situation which relates to the work I do...
by Ally Grant | Feb 13, 2024 | Wills and probate
Private Client Solicitor, Rachael Pratt, talks to us about inheritance tax – what it is, how much it is, and why most of us won’t have to pay it. What is inheritance tax? Inheritance tax is a tax on your estate when you die. Your ‘estate’ means...
by Ally Grant | Oct 19, 2023 | Wills and probate
Esther Omishore, a trainee solicitor in our private client department, explains what to consider when it comes to gifting your home and looks at a recent court case regarding a gifted property. One of the most common questions we receive about inheritance tax is its...
by Ally Grant | Jun 7, 2023 | Wills and probate
Judith Hurle, a Wills executive in our West Wickham office, answers your frequently asked questions regarding Lasting Powers of Attorney and how they can help you. What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that lets you...
by Nida | Jul 19, 2022 | Wills and probate
You may wish to make a gift of money or property to your family whilst you are alive, and you may wonder what, if any, the financial implications may be. Did you know that some lifetime gifts may still require inheritance tax to be paid on them? You may wish to gift a...