Why You Should Make A Will
Wednesday, 02 September 2020
This article looks at why you should make a will and the benefits of working with a legal professional. We also look at what happens when a will is contested and the issues that need to be considered when writing a Will. What Is A Will? A Will is a legal document detailing how your
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Enduring Power of Attorney – Thinking Ahead
Tuesday, 01 September 2020
An EPA will outline what happens should you become incapacitated and are no longer able to voice your wishes. We explain the role further in this blog.
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Love & Death -The Last Will & Testament – What Happens If You Feel Cheated?
Wednesday, 26 August 2020
The death of a loved one is a traumatic time. However, when someone feels they have been cheated of an inheritance in the last will & testament of a loved one, it can create huge division and sow discord within the family. It can be an area laden with minefields. So, what is the best
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Probate and Administration of Estates
Wednesday, 01 July 2020
Probate or Administration is the term used to describe the legal process that you must go through to deal with the assets and liabilities of a deceased person. This process has the effect of authorising a named person or persons to take control of a deceased person’s estate. They get a legal document,, usually called
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Probate and Administration of Estates
Monday, 22 June 2020
Probate or Administration is the term used to describe the legal process that you must go through to deal with the assets and liabilities of a deceased person. This process has the effect of authorising a named person or persons to take control of a deceased person’s estate. They get a legal document, usually called
- Published in Wills,Trusts & Taxation
EXECUTORS, GUARDIANS, TRUSTEES & ATTORNEYS.
Monday, 15 June 2020
What is the difference between acting as an Executor, Trustee, Guardian or Attorney? The role or function of the Executor is to take all the necessary steps to carry out the wishes of the deceased as outlined in their Will. This would be important when the Executor collects the deceased assets and calls out their
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Executors, Guardians & Trustees – Roles Explained
Monday, 15 June 2020
The role of Executors, Guardians & Trustees Explained What happens to your assets when you die? Who manages them? Who passes them on to the people that you have listed in your Will? We answer those questions in the blog, podcast, and video below. We explain the role of the executors, guardians, and trustees. When
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Co-habitation, Co-ownership, Separation & Pre-nuptial Agreement: What You Need To Know
Thursday, 28 May 2020
A ‘couple’ of must do’s We are often told to make sure that we have our affairs in order. This article looks at the steps that you should consider when creating a co-habitation, co-ownership or pre-nupital agreement. This can include making a Will and an Enduring Power of Attorney. Regulating Relationships It also involves regularizing
Co-ownership, Co-habitation and Pre-nup Agreements
Tuesday, 26 May 2020
Co-ownership agreements Buying a property with another person is in many respects like investing in a business and it is important for all the parties to know the terms and conditions of your relationship as property owners. Anyone who is buying a property with another person, whether they are a family member or a friend,
Enduring Power of Attorney – Thinking Ahead
Thursday, 03 October 2019
We have often spoken about wills and their importance to lay out your wishes. An Enduring Power of Attorney (called EPA) is a complement to any Will. An EPA will outline what happens should you become incapacitated and are no longer able to voice your wishes. What is an Enduring Power of Attorney?