Area Wills, Probate and LPAs

Where an individual no longer has capacity to make their own decisions this can cause problems for their family and friends, not least due to the fact that they will not be able to have a Will drawn up on…

A Lasting Power of Attorney (often shortened to LPA) allows you to appoint one or more persons (known as your attorneys) to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf. Your attorney should be someone you trust,…

The death of a relative or close friend can often be a stressful and emotional time. Our team can guide you through the steps that need to be taken following death. We offer a personal and professional service, and will avoid and/or…

The chosen charity which we support at present is named African Village Support (www.africanvillagesupport.org) and was established in Great Kingshill.  Their charitable activities focus upon a village named Muyembe in an extremely rural area of Uganda.  We think what they achieve is…

When planning for their future, people often do not factor in the possibility of having to pay for care home fees. Given the fact that over 291,000 people over the age of 65 are currently living in care homes in…

Not every investment or interest in a business will qualify for Business Property Relief (BPR), but BPR will typically be available for: Shares in an unquoted qualifying company, even a minority holding Shares in a qualifying company listed on the…

There is a clash between planning for inheritance tax, and planning for capital gains tax. The best way to mitigate against inheritance tax is often to make lifetime transfers; while the best approach to reduce capital gains tax is often…

There are only 2 strategies to avoid inheritance tax: (1) die poor, or (2) plan ahead! Until fairly recently, it was only necessary for the wealthy to plan ahead but with the nil rate band reducing in real terms year…

It is never too early for you to make a Will. Our lawyers can meet you face to face, or work remotely depending on your needs. Our Will Info Pack and Questionnaire details some of the matters you should consider when making…

An “18 to 25” trust is identical to a Bereaved Minors’ Trust except that the beneficiary must become entitled to the trust property by the age of 25 at the latest, rather than 18. Between the ages of 18 to…