Oct 6, 2025 | Mental capacity, News, Wills trust probate
It’s the United Nations International Day of Older Persons at the beginning of October, when people around the world come together to raise awareness of issues faced by ageing populations. The number of people aged 60 or over has more than doubled over the past...
May 28, 2025 | Mental capacity, Wills trust probate
Dementia Action Week takes place from 19–25 May 2025. The annual campaign is run by the Alzheimer’s Society to raise awareness of dementia and support people affected by the disease. Research shows there are currently around 982,000 people living with dementia in the...
Mar 19, 2025 | Mental capacity, News, Wills trust probate
Money-saving expert Martin Lewis has used the latest episode of his TV show to encourage everyone to secure themselves financially against the ‘Three Ds’: death, divorce and dementia. In last week’s edition of The Martin Lewis Money Show Live (ITVX, 11 March 2025) the...
Feb 12, 2025 | Mental capacity
Many people think that their spouse or another family member can automatically access their bank accounts and make decisions about their healthcare if there comes a time that they are unable to do so themselves. This is not the case. The only way of ensuring that the...
Aug 5, 2024 | Mental capacity, News, Wills trust probate
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that enables an individual to appoint one or more people to make decisions on their behalf regarding specific aspects of their life should they lose the capacity to do so. Described by money-saving expert Martin...
Jul 13, 2022 | Mental capacity, Wills trust probate
What is the importance of leaving a Digital Legacy? In today’s world, digital legacy is something everyone should take into consideration. We depend more on technology than ever and use digital platforms and channels daily. Ignoring the importance of your...
