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It Might Never Happen… But Just in Case
“And so it stays just on the edge of vision, A small, unfocused blur, a standing chill That slows each impulse down to indecision. Most things may never happen: this one will.” Says Philip Larkin in...
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Constructive trusts
What is a Constructive Trust? A constructive trust is a trust that can be imposed on parties by the court at equity, if it is just and reasonable to do so. This prevents certain parties from being...
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Solicitors Advice: Power of Attorney – an Explanation
(Based on the laws of England & Wales and general legal information on Powers of Attorney). It is a common phrase, but when asked a good percentage of the population will most likely not be able to...
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Residential Accommodation Fees Explained
There is a large amount of confusion and controversy at the moment around the subject of fees for care homes. As fees for residential care continue to rise, more and more people are concerned that they...
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How to navigate real estate ownership research
When people are looking into residential home ownership, there are many things to be excited about such as decorating the house and moving in. Commercial real estate investors have this feeling when...
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Understanding “Probate”
By the Nair Law Office (US law and generally) Probate is the first step in the legal process of administering the estate of a deceased person, with the sole intent to transfer a decedent’s assets to...
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Winding up an estate – what do you need to know?
Guest blog post from Gibson Kerr’s executry solicitors based in Edinburgh, Scotland about winding up an estate. Executry, intestacy, confirmation: big words that make the process of winding up a loved...
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Junior ISA And Inheritance Tax
Guest post regarding Junior ISAs and IHT. Junior ISAs are a tax efficient way of saving. Neither donors to a JISA or the holder have to pay tax on interest earned. Although the interest earned by a...
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2007: George Osborne Promised A £1 Million Inheritance Tax Band, What...
At the Conservative party conference in 2007 the current Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, stood up and promised that anyone fortunate enough to have an estate valued at up to £1 million...
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Digital Assets and Probate
When someone sits down to write a will, they may begin with a list of their property, savings, shares, valuable items or household goods generally. Digital assets can often be overlooked when...
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Advice From A Norwich Solicitors: An Introduction to Will Creation
Having your will made up, while not the most cheerful of tasks, is an essential part of life. If you’re embarking on making a will, you’ve come to the right place for some sound advice. At my Norwich...
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Video Wills
The Wills Act 1837, which has equivalents in many Commonwealth countries, states that in order to be valid, a will must be correctly executed: it must be signed, dated and witnessed by two independent...
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Why a Deed of Trust is crucial for young couples starting on the housing ladder
With the Government’s new initiatives on helping young couples start on the housing ladder, and the trend towards sharing the cost of mortgages with family or partners, it is becoming increasingly...
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Claims under the Inheritance Act
Frances Jacobs of Edward Hands and Lewis It is widely thought that in England we are free to leave our property by Will to whomsoever we choose. However, should you fail to adequately provide for...
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10 Reasons to make a Will
Claire Brown – Trainee Solicitor, Edward Hands and Lewis We know that many people put off making Will as it feels morbid to them, but making a Will is not about planning for death. It is about...
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Not everything always goes to plan.
Did I or didn’t I cut the grass I hear you ask? Well I did, but not when I had expected or planned to do it. I had expected for Saturday morning to be the day to do it, but the weather took a...
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Well I declare! Why use a Declaration of Trust.
Leanne Hathaway – Head of Tax and Trusts A Declaration of Trust is an arrangement setting out who shall have the ownership of an asset and be able to benefit from it. This is important if your assets...
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Can Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Help You Keep Your Home?
(US Law) If you are considering bankruptcy, you may be worried about losing your home. The good news is that bankruptcy may offer a path to not only paying down your debt, but also keeping your home....
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Norwich Solicitors Take Part in Free Wills Month
Over £170,000 was raised during Free Wills Month at Gordon Dean Solicitors in Norwich. The Free Wills Month campaign brings together various well-known charity organisations to give people aged 55 and...
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Probate & online records
Emma Fuller of Edward Hands and Lewis By Emma Fuller Many people now store their documents on their computers and no longer have paper bank statements. This trend has developed over several years now...
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