An advance directive is a legal document allowing you to leave instructions for your medical care in the event that your decision-making capacity becomes diminished. Since this can happen at any time in your life, for a number of reasons, it is a good idea to have one...
Estate Planning
Is the Right of Survivorship Safe in United Kingdom
If you ever open a bank account with another person, you will probably be subject to a survivorship provision. Having an account arranged in this manner can be a convenient way to pass funds from one party to another and avoid probate. However, what happens when there...
Estate Planning Steps for Newly Single Parents
Going through a divorce is one of the most difficult things a person can experience. The pain and stress of the situation can be even harder when there are children involved. Once the case is final and parents establish their separate homes, each will have to rebuild...
Coronavirus and the United Kingdom Estate Planning Documents You Need Now
Unfortunately, estate planning is a task that many people tend to put off until it's too late. Although it can be challenging to consider these topics, refusing to discuss them won't help anyone in the event of a death or emergency. With the outbreak of Covid-19, our...
United Kingdom Estate Planning During the Global Pandemic
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in the US, life has changed dramatically for United Kingdomns. As Governor Newsom recently announced plans to enter Stage 2 of reopening the state, many citizens are remaining vigilant in their efforts to maintain social distancing. However,...
First party special needs trusts
Often, parents of a child with special needs worry about their child's ability to qualify for assistance. Not everyone with special needs is a child, though. Sometimes, adults with disabilities want to set up a special needs trust with themselves as the beneficiaries...
How can you protect your medical wishes?
As people get older, ailing health may become more of an issue. Some people have strong opinions about what types of medical interventions they would want if they were seriously ill or injured. An important part of estate planning is outlining what to do in the event...
Estate planning for children with special needs
While it is smart for any adult to have an estate plan in place, it is even more critical that you have one if you have a dependent child with special needs. When leaving assets behind for your child, you must consider certain elements unique to your situation. You...
Do I Need a Guardianship Designation in My Will?
When you think of preparing your estate plan, documents such as a will, living trust, and an advance health care directive may come to mind. However, one of the most important and sometimes overlooked parts of estate planning is the guardianship designation. Parents...
Customizing your estate plan for a blended family
Unique circumstances that affect your family's dynamic may require you to modify your estate plan to function appropriately for all of the intended purposes. Whether your family has experienced divorce, death, remarriage or adoption, it is still possible to develop an...