by Jenny Beverley | Mar 9, 2016 | Wills
Having children is now the most likely cause for people put their affairs in order and get their wills written according to research conducted by YouGov. According to the research, having children is the only reason given in the majority of cases when it comes to why...
by Jenny Beverley | Mar 8, 2016 | Powers of attorney
The number of lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) granted annually has tripled between 2010 and 2015.Overall, 128,746 LPAs were granted by the Office of the Public Guardian in 2010, whilst 441,461 were granted in 2015. The information was obtained through a Freedom of...
by Jenny Beverley | Feb 24, 2016 | Powers of attorney
Everyone choosing a drawdown pension, should consider having a ‘lasting power of attorney’ (LPA) in place when they retire. Financial advisers and their clients should be aware that drawdown, unlike an annuity, requires the person to be able to manage their...
by Jenny Beverley | Feb 23, 2016 | News
Bob Marley famously sang: “Don’t worry about a thing, ’cause every little thing’s gonna be ok” (Three Little Birds) Jamaican singer-songwriter, Bob Marley, had 6 children by different ‘baby mothers’ and 3 by his wife, Rita. Despite the...
by Jenny Beverley | Feb 9, 2016 | Powers of attorney
If you need any medical or social care, and you have good mental capacity to understand and make decisions, you will be able to accept or refuse treatment. However, if you no longer have mental capacity, ie., you have dementia or are unconscious, you probably assume...
