Solicitors Wary About Shift to Online LPAs

Solicitors Wary About Shift to Online LPAs

The Powers of Attorney Bill that enables Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) to be made completely online received Royal Assent at the end of September. Designed to modernise the system for creating LPAs, the Bill received cross-party support in both the House of Commons...
How to Protect Your Estate From Care Home Fees

How to Protect Your Estate From Care Home Fees

One of the biggest concerns we have as we get older is what will happen to us if we cannot look after ourselves in our own home. Moving to a nursing home or care home is a hugely emotional time for everyone involved, and the situation can be made considerably worse if...
Inheritance Tax Complications

Inheritance Tax Complications

Inheritance Tax is the tax levied on a person’s estate who has died and is paid by the person who inherits money, property or possessions. In the UK, the standard Inheritance Tax rate is 40%; however, it is only charged on the part of the estate that is above...