The legal process of administering an estate after someone passes away can be complex and challenging to navigate – particularly for individuals attempting to handle it without professional assistance. In this collection of legal blogs, we present a...
The legal process of administering an estate after someone passes away can be complex and challenging to navigate – particularly for individuals attempting to handle it without professional assistance. In this collection of legal blogs, we present a...
Many of the enquiries that lawyers receive often come from relatives on behalf of their elderly or vulnerable family members. Writing a Will or creating Lasting Powers of Attorney can sometimes be a daunting task, so many families wish to come along to offer support during the appointment. However, there comes a point when the family member may be asked to step out of the meeting room so that the lawyer can speak with the person making the document alone. This is in their best interests as well as the family member’s and is nothing to be worried about.
A new bill aimed at speeding up and simplifying the registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney has been passed by Parliament. The Powers of Attorney Act 2023 became law on 18 September 2023.