We are delighted to announce that Emma Bell has been appointed as the new head of Private Client at Bookers & Bolton. Emma has been practising as a solicitor for almost 20 years and has extensive experience in all areas of private client law, providing specialist...
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Legal Documents Everyone Should Have
Some people find it difficult to think about their future, believing that Wills are something of a ‘morbid’ concept, or that powers of attorney aren’t relevant because they are in good health. However, putting in place legal documents that ensure your wishes are...
How Long Does It Take to Make an LPA?
We recently received an email from a client who asked how long it takes to create a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). Their loved one had been diagnosed with a brain tumour, and the prognosis wasn’t good. It was likely that she would live only for a few more months....
Choosing an Attorney in an LPA
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) has been described as “more important than a Will” and should be a vital part of every UK adult’s estate planning. An LPA is a legally binding document that allows an individual or individuals of your choosing (known as ‘attorneys’)...
How to Make a Will
If you are an adult in the UK, you probably need a Will. Making a Will is the only way to ensure your assets are passed on to the people you want to benefit from them after your death. If you die without a Will, any assets that belonged to you must be distributed...
What is Probate and When is it Needed?
'Probate’ in its strictest sense is defined as the legal authority to deal with someone’s property, money and possessions after their death. However, the term has expanded in recent years to now represent the entire estate administration process that is required when...
Autumn Budget 2024: Main Announcements and Changes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the Labour government’s inaugural Budget on 30 October 2024. In this blog, we round up the main changes across several key areas and consider how they might affect you. Capital gains tax Capital gains tax (CGT) is a tax on the...
The Role of an Executor in Probate
When someone dies, the estate of the deceased must go through a process called ‘probate’.Probate is one part of the estate administration process and is the legal right to deal with the administration of someone’s property, money, and possessions (their estate) when...
What to do After a Dementia Diagnosis
This week (13–19 May 2024) is Dementia Action Week, an annual national campaign by the Alzheimer’s Society to raise awareness of dementia. Currently, there are more than 944,000 people in the UK living with dementia, with that number expected to grow to around 1.6...
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