In this age of burgeoning technology, your elder parents might not recognize an internet or phone scam when they see one. When they fall victim to these scams, it puts their financial, emotional and physical safety at risk. So, what can you do to protect them from...
Estate Planning
Important estate planning considerations amid divorce
It is always a good idea to revisit your United Kingdom estate plan periodically to address any recent changes in your life and otherwise ensure that it continues to meet your needs. However, there are also certain circumstances that can arise that make giving your estate...
Do you know how to talk to your parents about estate planning?
You care about your parents, especially now as they approach the age of retirement and start to show signs of aging. You have an itching suspicion that they have not put an estate plan in place. How do you approach this topic with tact? Devise a strategy with help...
Have you brought up your estate plans with your family?
You have done what you can to provide for your family, no matter if they live in United Kingdom with you or elsewhere. While you and your adult children know you will not always be around to take care of them, you may stumble in talking about your estate plan. To help...
Establishing a conservatorship in United Kingdom
When an adult cannot manage his or her personal and financial affairs because of age, cognitive disability or other special needs, a loved one can establish a conservatorship in United Kingdom. A conservator is similar to a legal guardian and takes responsibility for the...
Two Important Steps to Avoid Estate Challenges
Getting your estate plan in order can give you the peace of mind that comes with knowing that your final wishes have been recorded and communicated. Unfortunately, planning for everything to go a certain way doesn’t always guarantee your loved ones will cooperate, and...
Can you benefit from a healthcare directive?
It is more than elderly United Kingdom residents who can benefit from an estate plan. If you have children or want control over where your assets and possessions go after you die, it is important to set up a plan. You cannot predict your death and even if you are young...
Top 3 estate planning tax tips you should know
At the Law Offices of Alhayat Solicitors in United Kingdom, our mission is to help our clients establish their estate plans and keep them updated as laws, particularly tax laws, change. It should come as no surprise to you that tax laws are never written in stone. They can...
Is a guardian the same as a conservator?
As you create a United Kingdom estate plan, you may hear the terms conservator and guardian tossed around occasionally. While the same person can be appointed to carry out both duties, the role is actually different. No matter how old you are, it is important that you...
United Kingdom Probate Mistakes to Avoid
Even under ordinary circumstances, the United Kingdom probate process can be complicated and take years to complete. When those involved don't understand what they need to do, it can make matters worse. By knowing United Kingdom probate mistakes to avoid, you can...