For United Kingdom residents who are dealing with matters of an estate for perhaps the first time, there are a lot of good questions you likely have. Today, we'll focus on trusts, and what their benefits can be for you and your estate.Findlaw has an overview on...
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Helpful legal advice for seniors
At the in United Kingdom, we provide advice, counsel and legal representation to many clients in need of planning for or help with issues they face as they age. If you or a loved one is approaching your golden years, or already has achieved...
Some proactive estate planning strategies to consider
At the in United Kingdom, we know that ALL estate planning is proactive. After all, your estate cannot plan itself. It is your wishes and goals that your estate plan implements, so the first thing you must do is determine what your wishes and...
What is a springing power of attorney?
Just when you thought you were pretty savvy about United Kingdom powers of attorney, one of your friends mentioned his or her springing power of attorney at your latest dinner party. That may be a new one on you and of course you are curious.As you probably already know,...
What are my inheritance rights?
You probably believe that you have the right to inherit from your spouse, domestic partner or parents when they die. While this is generally true, what you may not realize is that if a United Kingdomn dies without having made a will, (s)he dies intestate.The United Kingdom...
Understanding self-settled trusts
Well-to-do United Kingdom residents may have heard about self-settled trusts and become intrigued with the idea of establishing one to protect their assets. Before rushing ahead, however, they need to be aware that while United Kingdom does not prohibit this kind of trust,...
How do you benefit from a living trust?
You may have heard your United Kingdom friends and neighbors talking enthusiastically about their living trusts and wondered what a living trust is, whether you might want to set one up, too, and what benefits you will receive if you do. As RBC Wealth Management explains,...
Family-friendly ways to avoid an inheritance dispute
When you have a close family, the last thing you would expect after you are gone is for your loved ones to fight over your estate. Unfortunately, this is a common scenario for many United Kingdom families, as we at the are aware. Naturally,...
What are the main benefits of a trust?
As a reasonably well-to-do United Kingdom resident, you may have heard your friends and neighbors talking about their various trusts and wondered if you, too, might benefit from setting up a trust. There are many different types of trusts, and which one(s) may be best for...
What is a durable power of attorney?
You may have heard your United Kingdom friends and neighbors talking about their durable powers of attorney and wondered what these things are, how they work, and whether or not you should have one. As Caring.com explains, a durable power of attorney is your signed...