Does a Lasting Power of Attorney or a Deputyship Order provide an attorney or deputy with the authority to give away surplus assets of the donor in the hope of achieving an Inheritance Tax saving? In short, the answer is ‘no’. A recent case in the Court of Protection has highlighted the issue of gifts […]
Making a Will is commonly seen as something to do later in life. People in their 20s often think they do not need to make one but below are 5 good reasons to make a Will, whatever your age. 1. To make sure your boyfriend or girlfriend inherits If you live with your partner but […]
Christmas is seen as a time for giving so if you are thinking of making or updating an existing Will, have you considered leaving money to charity? The Charity Commission has revealed that 35,000 people in England, Scotland and Wales who died in 2014 made donations in their Wills, benefiting more than 2,200 charities. Whilst […]
