An increase in DIY Wills has resulted in a rise in inheritance disputes being heard at the High Court, which has highlighted some of the key issues with home-made Wills.
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The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) hit its probate target in just 9 per cent of all cases in 2019, it has been revealed.
Preparing a will is an important part of managing your estate as it clearly sets out your wishes regarding how you would like your estate to be distributed after you have died.
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone to make decisions for you, or act on your behalf, if you are no longer able to make your own decisions or if you no longer want to make certain decisions yourself.
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The New Year is now well underway and as we start a new decade there has never been a better opportunity to think about planning for the future. At some time, we must all consider our later life and prepare for our needs in retirement and the eventual passing down…
A pensioner has ended a protracted dispute with a bank following an error that meant that his £193,000 inheritance was sent to the wrong customer.