Wills and Estates News

• Lasting power of attorney

  A Lasting Power of Attorney (‘LPA’) is a legal document which allows you to appoint someone you trust to act on your behalf if or when you are unable to manage your own affairs. There are two types of LPA. Read more ...

  23 October 2011

• Is probate always needed?

  We are often asked about when it is necessary to apply for probate, particularly where the estate is small with assets of less than £20,000. As a rule of thumb, all estates over £15,000 usually require probate. However, where there are a variety of investments, even a small estate can be relatively complex to administer. Read more ...

  26 September 2011