Probate, Wills, Trusts And Lasting Powers Of Attorney Articles
Head of Probate, Wills and Trusts, Phoebe Skarlatos, comments on Martin’s recent blog about his 3 D’s – death, dementia and divorce...
Join Lawson West Solicitors for an informative and helpful FREE online webinar on Family Protection Trusts...
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is an important legal safeguard that ensures your affairs are managed according to your wishes if you become unable to make decisions due to illness, accident or diminished mental capacity...
Lawson West has extensive experience dealing with trusts set up by McClure Solicitors. If you, a family member, or a friend has a trust with McClure Solicitors, we can assist you...
Creating a homemade Will is tempting because it is generally thought to be simple and would save on costs. However, there are many significant dangers associated with this. These are some key reasons why not to...
How to make a gift to someone in your Will, including tax advantages of gifts to charity
Who is responsible? What steps should be taken to ascertain whether there are any debts or liabilities? When to pay...
It is completely natural for a couple with children to want to pass on as much of their wealth as possible to the next generation on the death of the survivor...
Receiving inheritance can greatly impact a person’s ability to receive means-tested benefits...
Lawson West Solicitors is delighted to announce...
We explore the importance of appointing guardians, considerations and risks associated with not appointing guardians
McClure Solicitors Family Protection Trusts: What you need to know and how we can help
Making a Will can be a bit daunting, but it is the best way to ensure that your loved ones are taken care of in accordance with your wishes. But what happens if your loved ones are under 18. Can you still leave them a gift?
We explain some of the key words and phrases used in Probate to help cut through legal jargon...
When it comes to estate planning there are various types of Will available, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. One type of Will, which is rarely made and often leads to disagreement, is the mutual Will...
You may have heard about trusts and how they can stop you from paying inheritance tax, protect you from paying care fees and avoid the need for Probate all in one set up, but are they really this magical solution?
For various reasons, acting as Executor may not be something you feel comfortable undertaking, but what are your options?
We explain the duties required of Executors in managing the maintenance of a deceased person's property...
Planning your funeral in advance can ease the burden on your loved ones during a difficult time and ensures that your wishes are met. But how exactly should you plan for your funeral, and is this necessary?
What is the cost of a Will, the type of Will, and solicitors / Will professionals who draft it
There has been a huge rise in the number of families being investigated by HMRC for potentially underpaying inheritance tax...
What would happen if you died without a Will… Are your wishes going to be adhered to? Are your loved ones even aware of your wishes?
If you've ever wondered how Heir Hunters determine who is entitled to a share of an inheritance windfall, you won't be surprised to know there are set rules in place. Could you inherit from a family estate? Read our step-by-step guide...
Answer the following questions to see how well you would fare at writing a Will!
One of the key decisions you'll need to make when preparing your Will is choosing an executor or executors...
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are legal documents that allow individuals to appoint trusted people to make decisions on their behalf if they become unable to make decisions for themselves. Here's why it's advisable for adults over 18 to consider creating LPAs...
When you lose a loved one it can be a stressful, emotional, and confusing time. As matters become clearer, you may discover you have inherited under the Will or the Intestacy Rules… but what if you want to re-direct your entitlement?
Whilst you’re going about your annual spring clean, consider extending the physical clean to your estate planning and take the opportunity to review your long term plans...
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Marta Crumbie - Associate Solicitor. Marta shares her thoughts on joining Lawson-West Solicitors...
With the winter days almost behind us and Spring about to blossom, what better time to start considering a bit of personal estate planning and reviewing, to get your ‘budding ideas’ onto paper...
Associate Solicitor, Sophie Forsyth, explains the dilemma of people who set up McClure 'family protection trusts', only to find them no longer fit for purpose...
Associate Solicitor Sophie Forsyth looks at whether 'Next of Kin' is a legal concept with any authority...
When it comes to estate planning, making sure that your wishes are carried out after you die is important. Codicils may seem like an easy option, but they have pitfalls that can make them less favourable compared to making a new Will...
Watch our expert solicitors explain more in this video...
Phoebe Skarlatos, Head of Probate, Wills & Trusts, explains...
The Ministry of Justice has invited both clients and professionals to share their experiences, shedding light on potential issues within the system...
Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a complex part of estate planning, it is important to understand the basic inheritance allowances. Kay Brown explains...
Kay Brown details 10 Reasons Why you should use a Solicitor to create your Lasting Powers of Attorney (“LPAs”)
Head of our Probate, Wills and Trusts team, Phoebe Skarlatos, looks at TikTok misinformation which can alter facts about the law...
How does Probate work? We provide a helpful guide and video to help the recently bereaved and others to learn a bit more about Probate...
This article looks at LPAs, what they are for and the authority they give...find out more
Uncovering the impact of unqualified advisors in the estate planning sector - comments on the STEP Wills and Trusts Report 2023...
Lawson-West Solicitors has been shortlisted for the 'Solicitor Firm of the Year - Midlands' award at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2023
Our Probate and Wills team looks at the US argument over which one of Aretha Franklin's Wills is valid...
We're very proud to share a selection of our recent client reviews!
In the news - conservative MPs and others are putting pressure on Rishi Sunak to scrap Inheritance Tax (IHT). We look at IHT basics, alternatives to IHT and when IHT is payable...
Associate Solicitor in our Wills, Trusts and Probate team, Sophie Forsyth, discusses whether discretionary trusts are a good idea for care home expenses...
Between 2002 and 2011 the government offered a Child Trust Fund Scheme with cash incentive. We discuss the problems for thousands of disabled children experiencing difficulty in accessing their trust fund money...now that they turn 18...
