by John Lynch | Sep 1, 2020 | Wills, Succession & Estates
We have often spoken about wills and their importance to lay out your wishes. You can read more of our coverage of Wills by clicking here. An Enduring Power of Attorney (called EPA) is a complement to any Will. An EPA will outline what happens should you become...
by John Lynch | Jun 15, 2020 | Wills, Succession & Estates
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...
by John Lynch | Mar 12, 2019 | Wills, Succession & Estates
There are many important decisions to be made when planning for the future. One of those may include a situation where your health has deteriorated and you no longer have the capacity to voice your wishes. WHAT IS THE ASSISTED DECISION-MAKING (CAPACITY) ACT 2015? The...
by John Lynch | Jul 16, 2018 | Wills, Succession & Estates
Elder abuse has been in the news regularly over the last month, following the news of the treatment of a 75 year old lady who suffers from dementia. This story comes on the back of World Elder Abuse Day and is a timely reminder of the vulnerability of the elderly....
by John Lynch | Oct 19, 2015 | Wills, Succession & Estates
Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) What is an EPA (Enduring Power of Attorney)? If someone becomes incapacitated through disability, illness or a progressive degenerative disease their assets could potentially be frozen. To avoid this situation a person, while in...
