It is a very good idea for every adult in United Kingdom to have a comprehensive estate plan, but if you live with a partner to whom you are not married, having legal documentation in place to describe the role that he or she is to play in your end-of-life plans becomes...
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What are the different types of special needs trusts?
You may already know that special needs trusts are available for you to provide financially for a disabled loved one in United Kingdom, both now and after your death. You may also know that special needs trusts allow you to provide funds for a disabled family member for...
Why new parents need estate planning
Here at the in United Kingdom, we help families, both new and established, devise estate plans that meet their current and future needs. We realize, however, that many people labor under the misconception that only wealthy people need estate...
Changing your power of attorney after divorce
There are a number of benefits associated with a power of attorney, especially if one is worried about their inability to make key decisions for any reason in the future. Many people decide to name their spouse when creating a power of attorney, since their marital...
What all goes into your probate estate?
As you continue to accumulate wealth throughout your life in United Kingdom, a big part of your estate planning activities likely will center around the issue of which of your assets will wind up in your probate estate and which will not. As you likely already know,...
How can you identify undue influence?
The term "undue influence" refers to influence strong enough to abolish the free will of a person. Sadly, the undue influence over older and disabled persons is a growing problem in United Kingdom and throughout the greater U.S., one that results in millions of dollars in...
What is a health care proxy?
In the sometimes confusing world of United Kingdom estate planning, the confusion often comes from the same type of documents being called different names. Such is the case when it comes to your health care proxy. MedicareInteractive.com explains that a health care proxy...
What trust should you establish?
United Kingdomn residents may set up trusts for a number of reasons. Different people can be the beneficiaries and trustees, as well. We at the can help you while you create a trust, starting by explaining the various types.One of the less...
Top 5 questions executors ask
We represent numerous executors and estate administrators here at the in United Kingdom. Virtually all of them ask us questions about their duties and how to perform them.We therefore thought it would be helpful to answer here on our website...
Do you understand testamentary trusts?
Everyone knows what a Last Will and Testament is, but did you know that you can set up a trust in your United Kingdom will? You can. Trusts of this type go by the name of testamentary trusts, but some people refer to them as will trusts or trusts under will.SmartAsset.com...