Wills and probate
28 Aug 2024
Where There’s A Will, There’s Peace of Mind
Speak to a member of our specialist international team of UK International Probate lawyers today on 0330 107 0107. Why Should You Make a Will? Creating a Will is an essential step to ensure your final wishes are respected and your loved ones are spared from unnecessary distress and financial burdens. A Will allows you to: […]
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10 Jul 2019
Choosing attorneys for your lasting power of attorney
Everyone should have lasting power of attorney, along with a will, and in setting this up you will need to appoint people to act as your attorney to look after your affairs if you become unable to. You need to consider very carefully who you will choose to be your attorney, as they will be […]
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17 Jun 2019
Trustees’ duty to give information to beneficiaries
We advise trustees and trust beneficiaries on the disclosure of information and documents relating to the trust
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24 May 2019
Don’t let your digital assets end up in a digital grave
Most people today have a digital presence such as a social media profile, a supermarket shopping account, an online bank account - even cryptocurrency, valuable blog or vlog. We advise making a will to protect your digital assets – particularly those with financial or sentimental value.
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8 May 2019
Challenging a Will your relative was pressured into making
Everyone has the right to make a will leaving their money and property to whoever they choose. But what happens where decisions about who gets what have been unfairly influenced by another person? Does the will still stand or can it be challenged by relatives who are convinced it was made under duress? The […]
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23 Apr 2019
Making a will after a second or subsequent marriage
We advise making a will or reviewing any existing will whenever your circumstances change significantly – and certainly in the event of engagement, marriage or divorce.
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4 Mar 2019
Valuing an estate for probate
When someone dies, all the assets in the estate will need to be valued as early possible for two key reasons. Firstly, an estate valuation must be provided to the probate court before probate will be granted. Secondly, any inheritance tax (IHT) due will need to be calculated and a payment made. In simple terms, […]
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6 Feb 2019
Tax planning for your inheritance
Planning how to deal with your assets in a tax efficient manner is an important but potentially complex task. An increasing number of estates will be liable to inheritance tax (IHT) on the owner’s death, so it is vital to consider how your will can be drafted to reduce the amount of tax that will […]
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4 Dec 2018
Why a health and welfare power of attorney is a good idea
A health & welfare lasting power of attorney is a legal document which allows you to appoint people you trust to make decisions about health treatments and personal care for you if you lose the mental capacity to make such decisions for yourself. Iwona Durlak, a specialist with IMD Solicitors with offices in London, Manchester […]
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