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People advised to ‘Establish Lasting Power of Attorney’

31/05/2011 by Angie Newnham in Wills and Power of Attorney

In a recent Daily Telegraph interview with Oliver Thomas Director of BUPA’s UK care homes, he highlighted the importance of ensuring that people have a Lasting Power of Attorney in place. This is to ensure that your finances and general welfare will be handled by someone you can trust, should […]

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6 out 10 don’t have a will

25/05/2011 by Angie Newnham in Wills and Power of Attorney

People in Britain are failing to prepare properly for the prospect of death with many failing to secure the fate of their families and their finances. According to new research a shocking 61% of the nation do not have a will. The survey, carried out by Foresters Friendly Society and […]

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Are You Sure Who Will Inherit Your Estate?

16/05/2011 by Angie Newnham in Wills and Power of Attorney

By making a valid Will you may be certain that your Estate will pass on to certain chosen beneficiaries. However, A recent case will cause concern to anyone who has a specific wish that their estate should not pass to certain people. This case involved a woman who left an estate […]

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So, who is the Court of Protection working for?

09/02/2011 by Angie Newnham in Wills and Power of Attorney

This is an interesting question and many would argue that the Court, despite it’s claims, does not work for the benefit and protection of the most vulnerable in our society who are suffering a mental disability, often coupled with a physical disability and are therefore unable to take care of their own […]

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People advised to ‘Establish Lasting Power of Attorney’

6 out 10 don’t have a will

Are You Sure Who Will Inherit Your Estate?

So, who is the Court of Protection working for?