by Jenny Beverley | Apr 12, 2022 | Powers of attorney
It is a common misconception that your next of kin will be able to make decisions and deal with important matters on your behalf, if you are unable to do it yourself. Sadly, it’s often not possible, particularly when dealing with finance and property matters or health...
by Jenny Beverley | Jan 27, 2022 | Powers of attorney
This could affect you. Separate accounts? Separate property? Separate children? These days, it’s not only our families that are more complicated, but also our finances. It’s quite common for couples to separate some or all of their finances. As well as a joint bank...
by Jenny Beverley | Jan 7, 2022 | Powers of attorney
Elderly relatives may need help for various reasons. They may be in the early stages of dementia, or have physical or mobility difficulties. Maybe they’d just prefer you to deal with matters for them. But how do you do this easily and legally? Just...
by Jenny Beverley | Dec 14, 2021 | Probate
Myth: All your debts will be written off when you die Mortgages, loans, credit cards, car finance…..whatever the debt, there’s a myth where people think their debts are written off when they die. But that’s not the case. Any assets you had before your death,...
by Jenny Beverley | Nov 22, 2021 | Wills
In 2017 the rules on Inheritance tax (IHT) changed, with the intention that eventually married couples and civil partners will be entitled to pass on assets worth £1 million, including the family home, without paying any inheritance tax by adding a new Nil Rate Band...
