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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 that none of us…

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 inheritance tax (IHT)…

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 something that can be left until later. Putting your…

Bookers & Bolton is pleased to be partnering with St. Michael’s Hospice this May on a special initiative designed to support their vital work in the local community. As part of this partnership, our Private Client team will be offering a limited number of appointments to prepare simple Wills, with…

Supporting St Michael’s Hospice This May During May 2026, Bookers & Bolton are taking part in a Wills Month campaign in support of St Michael’s Hospice.   For the whole of May 2026, we are offering a limited number of standard single and mirror Wills to new and existing clients.…

If 2026 marks the year you are getting married or entering a civil partnership, you have likely booked the wedding venue, are finalising the guest list, and have decided on those crucial wedding outfits. However, among finalising all the exciting details for the big day, there are some important legal…

It was World Alzheimer’s Month in September, a global awareness event that culminates in World Alzheimer’s Day, which is marked on 21 September each year.   57 million people worldwide were living with dementia in 2021, according to the latest figures from the World Health Organisation, and every year there are…

Contentious probate cases have increased by 56% over the past five years, latest figures show, with 11,362 applications to block probate in 2024, compared to 7,268 applications in 2019. According to the analysis, Q4 2024 saw 3,061 applications to enter a caveat to prevent a grant of probate, the first…

After the death of Ozzy Osborne and the revelation that he has included provision for his wife Sharon to receive a dozen black roses every week for the rest of her life paid for out of the estate, people may well be wondering how this works in practice. It is…

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 legal advice on Wills,…