Common Will Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
It’s easy to think that there isn’t much work put into preparing a Will and that it’s as easy as writing down... Read More
What Happens if Someone Does Not Capacity and Does Not Have a Power of Attorney?
Firstly, if you are unsure if someone has capacity, the person in question can be seen by their treating doctor to determine... Read More
What Needs to be Done Once Someone has Passed Away
What happens when someone dies? Once someone has passed away, there are certain steps required to be undertaken in order to deal... Read More
What Happens if a Person Does Not Have Capacity and Does Not Have a Will?
Firstly, if you are unsure if someone has capacity, the person in question can be seen by their treating doctor to determine... Read More
What is the difference between Leave Reserved and Renouncing Probate?
Leave Reserved If you are appointed as Executor of a Will and you do not wish to apply for a Grant of... Read More
What is the difference between an Executor and an Attorney?
Many people mistakenly believe that if they have bestowed someone with the Power of Attorney, the same person will also act as... Read More
Can you sever joint tenancy without the other partner knowing?
What are different types of joint tenancy? There are two most common types of joint tenancy: joint tenancy and tenants-in-common. The main... Read More
Information for Witnessing Documents
Information for witnesses You may be asked to act as witness for a person completing: an enduring power of attorney appointment a... Read More
What is the difference between Tenants in Common and Joint Proprietors?
What is the difference between Tenants in Common and Joint Proprietors? There are some key differences between Tenants in Common and Joint... Read More
What Happens if an Executor Cannot Be Found or Refuses to Act?
What is an executor of a will? An executor is a person named in the will of the deceased and is responsible... Read More