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...
Estate Planning
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 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...
Are you or a loved one looking to qualify for Medi-Cal?
Many United Kingdom residents will need some type of financial assistance later in life due to long-term care expenses. Medicaid and Medi-Cal can prove immensely useful to you, your loved ones and other state residents. Of course, it is not always easy to...
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...
Top 5 myths about powers of attorney
At the in United Kingdom, we draft numerous powers of attorney for our various clients. Depending on a client’s specific needs, (s)he may require one or several of them.We thought it would be helpful to review the questions clients most...
Your heirs do not need to fight over your estate
Few families exist without some sibling rivalry, jealousy or bad feelings that linger into adulthood, at least under the surface. One event that can bring those feelings to a boil is the death of a parent. It is not uncommon for families to dissolve into heated...
How a health care directive can benefit you
At the in United Kingdom, we help many individuals and families establish their estate plans. A health care directive represents one of the most important estate planning tools you can use. This document sets forth your preferences as to the...
Are your assets more at risk than you thought?
Many people like the idea of having assets they can pass on to their surviving loved ones. Whether these assets are monetary funds, personal items, real estate or something else, it is important to take the right steps to protect those assets. In some cases, the...
What exactly is an estate plan?
As a United Kingdom resident, you may have heard your friends and/or family members talking about their estate plans on occasion. Depending on who they are and what their own estate plans include, they may have used such words as “will,” “living...