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Alan and his wife Sue applied for UK LPAs (UK Lasting Power of Attorney) when Alan turned 60. They became attorneys for each other, along with their son, John. Alan developed sudden onset dementia after enjoying two years of early…
It is believed that 50% of people haven’t even written a Will – don’t even start me on the issues of passing away without a Will i.e. intestate. Others write a Will, store it away and forget about it. A…
AMUSING TALES FROM WILL WRITER WAYNE BARNETT WINNER OF THE COOLEST HEADSTONE COMPETITION RUSSELL J. LARSEN – LOGAN UTAH USA THE INSCRIPTION ON HIS HEADSTONE READ: 5 RULES FOR MEN TO LIVE A HAPPY LIFE It is important to have…
As a member of the UK Institute of Professional Will Writers as well as being a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, I am told some remarkable human stories, in confidence of course. It’s a…
The plethora of proposed private members’ bills making their way through the House of Lords could have huge implications. Many couples opt to cohabit without making a legal commitment which is still leaving them vulnerable and exposed. On 04 February…
Significant bills will be discussed concerning end of life care and decisions during the next House of Lords sitting. This includes a revised Assisted Dying Bill and Right to Die at Home Bill. In 2014, Lord Falconer proposed the Assisted…
The average funeral costs have increased by 3.4% to £4,417 since last year. The increase is forcing a lot more grieving families into financial difficulties according to the latest ‘Cost of Dying’ Report by SunLife. 12.5% of all families faced the unenviable prospect of…
Dying without a Will Law change. The Lord Chancellor has announced an increase of the statutory legacy figure from £250,000 to £270,000. Which comes into force on 6th February 2020. This means that spouses or civil partners with children will…