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This thread will include guidance notes for reference puposes. For further assistance with legal issues please feel free to contact me through the webforum or by email amanda.gale@berryman.co.uk I will be more than happy to help.
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Why is a Will important? The increasing complexity of modern life has made Will planning more important than ever. If you die without a Will (referred to as dying ‘Intestate’) you may be leaving your behind chaos and financial problems for your loved ones. The Intestacy Rules will determine the distribution of your estate. Although these rules provide for your assets to pass amongst certain family members, they do not take into account your wishes or the financial consequences this may create. Equally problems can be caused if your Will is not drafted correctly or signed appropriately. Involvement of the Court maybe required to rectify any inaccuracies, which can turn out be very costly. It is recommended to have your Will drafted by a Solicitor to avoid these problems. We can assist with the administration of estates. We are experienced in contentious probate and succession disputes and can resolve any issues quickly and delicately. Contact me for more information.
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Outlining intestacy provisions i.e how a deceased person's estate will be distributed if there is not a Will or a valid Will in place
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How useful is a Power of Attorney?
Growing old isn’t something we look forward to but we can make things easier by planning for that time in our lives. You should consider putting in place a Lasting Power of Attorney, which is a legal document allowing you to appoint someone of your choice to assist you with either your financial and/or health and welfare issues either now or in the future. Assistance may be required if you lose physical ability to mange your own affairs but more importantly will be essential if you lose mental capacity. If you do not make a decision now then you may not be able to in the future, in which case the Court of Protection will decide and your appointee maybe someone you didn’t want! We can also offer support to older people, or families concerned about an elderly relative. As well as guiding you through difficult decisions about care homes and funding, we can put in place Lasting Powers of Attorney or apply to the Court of Protection for a Deputyship Order if the person had lost mental capacity and can no longer manage their own affairs. Contact me for more information.
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- The differences between an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) and Lasting Power of Attorney
- OPG fees
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Roythornes Private Client Updates are released throughout the year. Use them to keep up to date with legal issues
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Quote: Originally Posted by AmandaWhy is a Will important? The increasing complexity of modern life has made Will planning more important than ever. If you die without a Will (referred to as dying ‘Intestate’) you may be leaving your behind chaos and financial problems for your loved ones. The Intestacy Rules will determine the distribution of your estate. Although these rules provide for your assets to pass amongst certain family members, they do not take into account your wishes or the financial consequences this may create. Equally problems can be caused if your Will is not drafted correctly or signed appropriately. Involvement of the Court maybe required to rectify any inaccuracies, which can turn out be very costly. It is recommended to have your Will drafted by a Solicitor to avoid these problems. We can assist with the administration of estates. We are experienced in contentious probate and succession disputes and can resolve any issues quickly and delicately. Contact me for more information.
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Outlining intestacy provisions i.e how a deceased person's estate will be distributed if there is not a Will or a valid Will in place
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Medical_Certificate_as_to_lack_of_testamentary_capacity.pdf (17.09 KB, 1 views)
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Quote: Originally Posted by AmandaHow useful is a Power of Attorney?Growing old isn’t something we look forward to but we can make things easier by planning for that time in our lives. You should consider putting in place a Lasting Power of Attorney, which is a legal document allowing you to appoint someone of your choice to assist you with either your financial and/or health and welfare issues either now or in the future. Assistance may be required if you lose physical ability to mange your own affairs but more importantly will be essential if you lose mental capacity. If you do not make a decision now then you may not be able to in the future, in which case the Court of Protection will decide and your appointee maybe someone you didn’t want! We can also offer support to older people, or families concerned about an elderly relative. As well as guiding you through difficult decisions about care homes and funding, we can put in place Lasting Powers of Attorney or apply to the Court of Protection for a Deputyship Order if the person had lost mental capacity and can no longer manage their own affairs. Contact me for more information.
See attached - The differences between an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) and Lasting Power of Attorney
- OPG fees
Attached Files:
Medical_Certificate_as_to_lack_of_testamentary_capacity.pdf (17.09 KB, 0 views)
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