We dive into the world of family provision claims, exploring the factors that affect their duration & offering insights into what you can expect.
You’ve Been Left Out of a Parent’s Will: Now What?
Discovering that you have been left out of a parent's will can be a bewildering experience. However, remember that there are legal avenues available.
What is the difference between a Will and a trust?
The terms “trust” and “Will” are often thrown around together when the topic of Estate Planning arises. Our Estate Planning solicitors are fre...
Should I include a right of residency or a life estate in my Will?
A client’s financial circumstances are all as unique as they are. Assets are structured in different ways for a variety of reasons, and it’s not u...
What happens to my digital assets when I die?
When making a Will, most people want to ensure that big assets, like a house and money in the bank, will make their way to the right beneficiary. This...
Travelling overseas? It’s time to review your Estate Planning
While the mercury is falling here in Newcastle, the Northern Hemisphere spring is in full swing. Many of our clients are travelling overseas to make t...
What is the difference between a ‘loan’ and a ‘gift’?
With the financial pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic and a booming housing market, the number of parents providing money to their children for financ...
I’ve been appointed as an Executor. What are my responsibilities?
As an Executor, you have been appointed to administer the Estate. Essentially this involves finalising the deceased’s affairs and carrying out the t...
Our top tips for making a suitable Power of Attorney
A Power of Attorney is a document which allows you to appoint a person (the Attorney) to make legal and financial decisions on your behalf. The pred...
The Pitfalls of Homemade Wills
In uncertain times, a homemade Will or DIY Will Kit are tempting for those trying to cut down on costs. Even to many lawyers, Will making appears to b...