Obtaining probate is not a quick process. It will normally take twelve months to administer an estate, depending upon the complexity and value of the estate. However, current delays at HMRC and the probate registry mean that the process is taking even longer and several months can be
Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) is a national association of independent lawyers who specialise in what is known as older client law: making a will; tax planning and protecting assets; trusts; probate; living wills; powers of attorney; Court of Protection; paying for care; NHS contin
Council and Housing Association tenants may have the right to buy their property from the landlord at a discounted price. There is strict eligibility criteria and further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/right-to-buy-buying-your-council-home If a tenant is eligible th
It has been announced that refunds are due to more than 80,000 people who have had deputies appointed for them by the Court of Protection during the period 1st April 2008 and 31st March 2015. It is believed there is £20 million in total due to be refunded. On average each qualifying p
Parental Bereavement Leave: In April 2020, a number of changes are due to come into force which will have an impact on all businesses. For example, there will be in force Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay and changes to IR35 legislation. The government has confirmed that it will be i
There are several reasons for giving a gift to a grandchildren; helping them to buy their first car, pay for university fees, get onto the property ladder or get married. Lifetime gifts are an important part of inheritance tax planning and can be an effective way of reducing the amoun
Shared-ownership is becoming an increasingly popular way of first-time buyers getting their first step on the property ladder, especially in areas like Devon where property prices are particularly high compared to salary levels. Shared ownership properties are made available by regist
There are several reasons for giving a gift to a grandchildren; helping them to buy their first car, pay for university fees, get onto the property ladder or get married. Lifetime gifts are an important part of inheritance tax planning and can be an effective way of reducing the amoun
An employer when giving a reference is automatically protected from liability right? Wrong over the last 20 years there have been several cases that have changed the landscape on the giving of references. Here are 3 key tips for getting it right: to take reasonable care to be satisfie
The Office of the Public Guardian have recently launched a Power of Attorney campaign encouraging people to put in place Lasting Powers of Attorney not only for your property and financial affairs but for your health and welfare. Their survey found that 72% of people surveyed believed
