When setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for the first time, most people concentrate on who to appoint as their attorneys, and with good reason. Those are the people who will make decisions for you if you lose capacity to make them for yourself. Often, people...
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Lasting Powers of Attorney: Why Waiting Until Later Could Be Too Late
Many people associate making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) with getting older, and it often becomes one of those tasks you put off. However, if you are fit, healthy, and perfectly capable of managing your own affairs, it can easily get forgotten. The problem is...
Who Keeps the Family Pet After Separation? What the Law Says
For many of us, our pets are far more than just animals. They are a cherished part of the family, offering companionship, routine, and comfort through every stage of life. It is therefore no surprise that deciding what happens to a much-loved dog, cat, or other family...
Employee Spotlight: Delyth Thomas’s Journey of Determination, Family and Law
Celebrating Graduation in LLM (Master of Laws) with a Legal Practice Course (LPC) At Bookers & Bolton, we know that no two legal careers look the same. Every member of our team brings their own diverse experiences, challenges, and ambitions, all of which help...
Celebrating A New Solicitor: Victoria Murphy’s Journey at Bookers & Bolton
At Bookers & Bolton, we know there is no single “right” way to build a career in law. Some people qualify straight out of university, while others, like our newest solicitor Victoria Murphy, take a route that is a little more winding, and it is all the more...
Buying a Property Together: Why a Declaration of Trust Protects Everyone Involved
Buying a home with someone else is a big step, whether you are doing this with a partner, a sibling, a friend, or as a parent helping a first-time buyer onto the property ladder. Often, the excitement of finding the right property means the legal details of how you...
Transfer of Equity – A Step-by-Step Guide
If you want to change one of the registered owners of a property by adding or removing someone from the title deed, this is done through a legal process called Transfer of Equity. A transfer of equity is not the same as putting a house on the property market and...
Inheritance Tax on Pensions: What the 2027 Changes Mean for Hampshire Families
For many years, pensions have been among the most tax-efficient ways to pass wealth on to children and grandchildren. However, that is about to change. From 6 April 2027, most unused pension funds and lump sum death benefits will be counted as part of your estate for...
Having a Professionally Drafted Will Could Be One of the Most Important Things You Ever Do
High-profile stories featuring estates, inheritance disputes, or the consequences of dying without a Will often make the headlines. However, these can also serve as a powerful reminder that proper estate planning is not just for the famous or very wealthy, or...
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