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Executor of Will Duties | A Complete Guide
Being chosen to be an executor of a will can be very daunting. You will be personally liable for various responsibilities that you will have to carry out. Therefore, it's crucial that you understand your role as an executor. If you need help with administering a loved...
Mirror Wills: A Guide for Couples
Mirror Wills | 5 minute readWriting a will is a hugely important part of life and of getting older. The great thing about writing a will is that you can tailor it to be exactly what you want and reflect your wishes. There are many different ways to draft a will,...
What is a PA1P Form?
PA1P FORM | Read Time 2-4 Minutes. When a loved one passes away, sorting out their estate and getting affairs in order can be a stressful ordeal. Applying for probate can take a long time, and filling in forms such as a PA1P form or an IHT400 form can be complex...
What is a Deed of Variation?
what is a deed of variation? | Read Time 2-4 Minutes.We've all heard the phrase "last will and testament." But did you know that the wishes in someone's will could still be changed after they pass away? If you want to change the portion of an estate that is left to...
What is Meant by Mental Capacity?
what does mental capacity mean? | 5 minute read The ability to make our own decisions is one of the things that makes us human. We go through life choosing what we do and creating our own paths. However, it's not always that simple for everyone. Some will never...
Applying For A Grant Of Probate: Complete Guide
Applying for a grant of probate? | Read Time 3-5 Minutes. It is a sensitive topic, but after someone dies, you may be in charge of sorting out their assets (property, money, and other possessions). This process is referred to as "probate". It is advised to seek legal...
I Need to Change My Will: Do I Need a Codicil?
I Need to Change my Will: Do I Need a Codicil? | 5 minute read Writing a will is an important part of getting older. Our will protects our estate and assets and ensures our loved ones inherit from us when we pass. Think of it as a security blanket that protects...
Contentious Probate
what is contentious probate? | 5 minute read When someone disagrees with how a loved one's estate is handled after they pass away, this is known as contentious probate. Contentious probate is an umbrella term for a variety of different disputes which could arise...
LGBT Health and Wellbeing in Later Life
LGBT HEALTH AND WELLBEING IN LATER LIFE | Read Time 10 Minutes. Contents 1. Introduction 2. What are the Different Generations of Older LGBT Adults? 3. LGBT Health and Wellbeing 4. LGBT Health and Wellbeing Issues Faced by Older Transgender People 5. Loneliness and...
Writing Your Will: Important Things you Need to Consider
Writing Your Will | Read Time 8 Minutes. If the Coronavirus pandemic has done anything, it has certainly shown how quickly life can change. Now more than ever, people are paying attention to protecting their loved ones and securing their assets and finances for the...
The Probate Process: A Guide By LGBT Lawyers
Probate Process | Read Time 8-10 Minutes. What is the probate process? Probate, put simply, is the legal process of handling a person's estate when they have passed away. This generally includes property, finances and assets (possessions). Normally, the person who is...
Intestacy
Intestacy | Read Time 5 Minutes. Intestacy is when a person passes away without leaving a valid will. In this case, they die "intestate" or "testate." Intestacy can also apply when an individual does leave a valid will but has failed to specify what will happen to...
Power of Attorney: Do I need one?
Power of Attorney | Read Time 3-5 Minutes. No one wants to think that one day they might lack the ability to make decisions for themselves. If you’re asking yourself; why do I need a power of attorney? Remember that it’s all about preparing for the future. To make...
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