Date: Thursday 23rd November from 2-4 PM. Venue: Charlotte House Care Home, Snowy Fielder Waye, Isleworth London TW7 6AE Contact: georgie.wilkins@careuk.com Life Planning – Why everyone should have a Will and Lasting Powers of Attorney and take Investment advice. Dying without a will can ... Read More >>
At 82 and my mum it doesn’t mean I won’t evict you
“Just because you are 82 and my mum it doesn’t mean I won’t evict you.” (what can happen when relationships and minds break) 82-year-old grandmother Norma Gibbons has been evicted from her home by her daughter Dawn whom she had given the home to for “inheritance tax reasons”. Client ... Read More >>
Ken Dodd 1 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo 0
So what have the man from Knotty Ash and Lisbeth Salander (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) got in common? And why is it one nil to Doddy? Ken Dodd married his long term partner of 40 years shortly before his death and avoided a very large inheritance tax bill as a result. He left Anne Dodd ... Read More >>
Is £322,000.00 enough?
For the purpose of this article all references to a surviving spouse also apply to a civil partner. The increase in the Statutory legacy is a good occasion to remind people of the potential perils of intestacy. As from 26th July 2023, the Statutory legacy is increased from £270,000.00 to ... Read More >>
Employee Guide to Settlement Agreements
It can be confusing to understand why you have been offered a Settlement Agreement by your employer, and what it means for you. Read on for our comprehensive guide to Settlement Agreements for employees. What is a Settlement Agreement? A Settlement Agreement (formally known as a Compromise ... Read More >>
Making a Claim for Reasonable Financial Provision
If you have been left out of a Will, or you are not sufficiently provided for under the intestacy rules, you could be entitled to make a claim for reasonable financial provision. Who can make a claim for reasonable financial provision? The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975 ... Read More >>
Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common
There are two ways to own a property with someone else – as joint tenants and as tenants in common. There are key differences between the two. The right option for you will depend on your personal preferences. What does it mean to buy as joint tenants? When you buy a property as joint tenants, it ... Read More >>
The Importance of a Clean Break Order in Divorce
A clean break order ensures the financial ties between you and your ex-spouse are severed following divorce. Without one, your ex-husband or wife could make a financial claim against you in the future, no matter how many years have passed since you separated. What is a clean break order? A clean ... Read More >>
Getting Medical Treatment for Covid-19 and Other Conditions
What are my rights? The current lockdown continues. What are our rights to receive medical treatment during it? While the most immediate need is for treatment for Covid 19 there are other medical conditions which can also arise which need immediate treatment. These are uncertain times. ... Read More >>
Am I allowed to make a will during the Corona Virus outbreak?
YES. The Government has confirmed it’s important people can continue to make wills notwithstanding the Corona Virus outbreak. They must be executed in a safe manner which has regard to social distancing. You can leave your home to witness a friend or neighbour’s will but ideally this should not ... Read More >>