It is very important to ensure you have a well-drafted and up-to-date Will to ensure your loved ones and assets are taken care of in the future. However, knowing what circumstances require an update to your Will and when to do this can be confusing. In this blog, we discuss some of the common questions…
Making plans for your future or for a loved one who has lost mental capacity can feel overwhelming and complex, but understanding your options can help provide you with some much-needed security. Lasting Power of Attorneys and Deputyship Orders are two such options. There are several crucial differences between a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)…
Thinking about the concept of death is something many of us avoid, which could potentially be one of the key reasons that more than half of people in the UK do not currently have a Will in place. Unfortunately, this means that many people die without a Will, which can cause very serious issues for…
Buying a property? It’s time to make a Will and an LPA. If you are buying a property, you should make or review your Will and Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for the following reasons: Property is one of the biggest assets you will own so it’s important to consider who you want to inherit…
Going through a divorce or separation? It’s time to make a Will and an LPA. If you are getting divorced or separating from your spouse or partner, you should make or review your Will and Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for the following reasons: Your previous Will remains valid even after your divorce. However, any…
This article was edited on 26 July 2023 to reflect that the amount of the statutory legacy increased. When someone dies without leaving a Will, it can make things difficult for those left behind. We take a look at the problems that can arise and introduce the platform we have invested in to show clients…
After someone dies, their affairs need to be wound up and their estate distributed to the beneficiaries entitled to inherit. This can often be time-consuming and complex. The person administering a will, known as the executor, has a duty to the estate to deal with the administration promptly and ensure that all of the liabilities…
Gloucestershire’s premier law firm Tayntons has teamed up with South West charity Heart Heroes, to raise awareness of the benefits of leaving legacies to charities in your Will. Heart Heroes provide services for children with congenital heart disease and heart problems, to help them meet others who are in similar situations. Run entirely by volunteers,…
Kenny Goss will have an uphill battle with his recent claim for provision from the estate of ex-partner the late George Michael. The statute of limitations for contesting a Will is 6 months after the Grant of Probate; Mr Michael died on Christmas day 2016. Mr Goss is now at least 3 years late in…
The world-wide COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak has everyone thinking about what might happen if the disease spreads more fully and rapidly across the general population. Despite best efforts to contain the outbreak, people in lots of countries around the world have contracted Coronavirus. That highlights the need for people to plan for whatever could possibly happen….
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