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If I lose capacity, who will manage my affairs? Disputes and Court Proceedings Blog If I lose capacity, who will manage my affairs? 18 August 2021 3 min read
Have you considered Inheritance Tax planning? Trust Blog Have you considered Inheritance Tax planning? 18 August 2021 4 min read
What does Brexit mean for my will? Trust Blog What does Brexit mean for my will? 26 November 2020 3 min read
The residence nil rate band and its impact on farmers Rural Blog The residence nil rate band and its impact on farmers 12 August 2020 3 min read
What is an attorney's role? Private Client Articles Blog What is an attorney's role? 18 May 2020 2 min read
Where there's a will, there's a way! Family & Matrimonial Blog Where there's a will, there's a way! 6 February 2020 2 min read
What happens when there is no will? Private Client Articles Blog What happens when there is no will? 28 January 2020 2 min read
Second marriages - an inheritance dilemma? Family & Matrimonial Blog Second marriages - an inheritance dilemma? 14 January 2020 3 min read
The use of trusts in wills Private Client Articles Blog The use of trusts in wills 2 August 2019 3 min read
What happens if you don't make a will? Health & Social Care Blog What happens if you don't make a will? 17 April 2019 2 min read
Do obstructive caveators need to put their money where their mouth is? Private Client Articles Blog Do obstructive caveators need to put their money where their mouth is? 15 November 2016 3 min read
Joint ownership - will it be as safe as houses? Private Client Articles Blog Joint ownership - will it be as safe as houses? 13 September 2016 5 min read
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Family admits 'there is no Gately will' Trust Blog Family admits 'there is no Gately will' 19 May 2016 2 min read