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A Guide to wills and probate terminology

A Guide to wills and probate terminology

by Oliver Saxon | Apr 28, 2022 | Powers of Attorney, Property, Wills, Trusts & LPAs

With current terminology in will documentation having been used for around 200 years, its not surprising that some of these old fashioned terms are confusing! Many people put off making their will due fear that they won’t understand the over-complicated terminology...

Man posed as his dead friend for 2 years to steal £60k life savings

by Oliver Saxon | Apr 7, 2022 | Disputes, Powers of Attorney, Wills, Trusts & LPAs

There has been an interesting and shocking case in the press lately detailing how a man from Hull stole more than £60,000 from his dead neighbour after impersonating him for over 2 years.  Mr Thompson (who unofficially cared for his...
A Guide to wills and probate terminology

Mutual Wills or Mirror Wills – What are the Differences?

by Oliver Saxon | Mar 26, 2022 | Wills, Trusts & LPAs

It is often believed that Mutual Wills and Mirror Wills are the same thing. But legally, they are very different and should not be confused. In both cases, they are made by couples who have similar wishes – usually this is leaving everything to each other and then to...
Would you get baptised to inherit £20,000?

Would you get baptised to inherit £20,000?

by Oliver Saxon | Mar 9, 2022 | Powers of Attorney, Wills, Trusts & LPAs

Legal firms have seen a rise in “trust clauses” or conditions specifying when an inheritance is paid, as parents and grandparents attempt to control their wealth from beyond the grave.  Experts say soaring property prices, longer lifespans and a rise...
Weekly Update – Widespread confusion about power of attorney system in the UK

Weekly Update – Widespread confusion about power of attorney system in the UK

by Oliver Saxon | Mar 2, 2022 | Powers of Attorney, Wills, Trusts & LPAs

Following a recent survey carried out by Which? it has come to light that thousands of people are unaware of how the lasting power of attorney process works and how banks can often cause avoidable problems for people registering as attorneys.A Lasting Power of...
Man who defrauded elderly Aunt of £35,000 is sentenced

Man who defrauded elderly Aunt of £35,000 is sentenced

by Oliver Saxon | Jan 25, 2022 | Powers of Attorney, Wills, Trusts & LPAs

A man who defrauded an elderly relative out of over £35,000 after being given responsibility for her finances has now been sentenced. The man aged 60 was sentenced on Friday 21 January 2022 after pleading guilty to an offence of fraud by abuse of position at an...
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