Did Dracula leave a lot at stake when writing his Will or did he get his affairs in order? Halloween is the time of spooks and ghouls, ghost stories and tales of spirits stalking the earth. Included in the supernatural folklore associated with Halloween is the most...
In a bumpy market, it pays to be well-prepared before you put your commercial property on the market. Your solicitor will help you to be ready for the kinds of questions you should expect from prospective buyers as they and their solicitors carry out due...
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) supervise and oversee the registration of all Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs). They ensure LPAs are valid and protect the interests of the individuals involved. When you have completed your LPA, to enable the document to be used it...
Funerals are deeply personal events that provide an opportunity for loved ones to say their final farewells and pay respects to the person who has died. Many people do not even like to think about their funeral requests, believing that somehow this may hasten their...
Wills tend to follow a standard pattern, including gifts of items, cash, or other personal effects. However, there are some testators who are determined to ‘mix things up’ and leave behind gifts and legacies that will be remembered for years, some for the right reasons...
If you have minor children, one of the most important questions you will be asked when you make a Will is who you want to appoint to look after your children if you have died. You may decide to appoint a guardian as an executor...
The process of buying or selling a property in England and Wales is a layered process which involves a series of legal, financial, and administrative steps. Whether you are a first-time buyer or an experienced investor, the importance of instructing a lawyer for residential conveyancing...
The two main types of Powers which can be created now are both Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA), either Property and Financial Affairs, or Health and Welfare. However, before their introduction and the advent of the Mental Capacity Act in 2005 it was possible to...
When making a Power of Attorney, you need to think carefully about who you appoint to act for you. This is a crucial decision, as the individual(s) you appoint will have significant legal authority and responsibility over important aspects of your life. There are many qualities...
If your tenant defaults on the rent or breaches their commercial lease in some other way, you may be able to call on a former tenant or a guarantor to pay arrears or remedy breaches. This will only be possible if you follow the correct...
