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Trusts: managing wealth, safeguarding needs
Trusts are excellent tools for managing wealth and safeguarding the needs of your loved ones. Have you ever wondered about trusts and whether you should

The role of the certificate provider in a lasting power of attorney (LPA)
What is a lasting power of attorney? An LPA is a legal document that enables a person (known as the donor) to appoint one or

A guide to the Trust Registration Service
The rules for trust registration are complicated and have evolved over time. The following is a general guide to the service and should not be

Protecting your digital assets – Apple users take action!
When writing a Will, you will consider what assets you own and who you would like to pass these to. This list of assets will

When should you make lasting powers of attorney (LPAs)?
When should you make lasting powers of attorney (LPAs)? You may have heard about LPAs. You may have a vague idea that it would be

The importance of understanding
A recent case brings to mind the importance of good legal drafting and clear client advice, which are both essential in Will drafting. This is

Digital assets: who can access your digital footprint?
In today’s world, it is increasingly common to own digital assets. But if you lose mental capacity or die, will your attorney or executor be

Dementia Action Week 2021
Dementia Action Week 2021 is a national event that sees the public coming together to take action to improve the lives of people affected by

MND Association: the End of Life Guide
Volunteering support for the MND Association One of the benefits of running your own firm, is that you have full control over how you spend

Industry insight: commentary on the importance of lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) following Kate Garraway documentary ‘Finding Derek’
Many of you will have seen the ITV documentary this week featuring Kate Garraway. Her husband Derek has been in hospital since March 2020 battling