How to protect your estate from greedy family members
The blog below was originally written by Patti S. Smith, Attorney for Spencer Law Firm in Lancaster, PA in the USA. What really struck me is how many similarities there are with our legal sysytems and that all of the solutions apply to clients in England and Wales. With many thanks to Patti, I hope…
Will Care Home Fees Wipe Out Your Children’s Inheritance?
The current position Somewhere between 40,000 and 70,000 homes are sold each year to cover the homeowner’s care fees. With care costs running up bills of anywhere from £30,000 to £50,000 per year, nest eggs that were built up to provide a children’s inheritance can be quickly wiped out. How it works If you cannot…
What made Gerry Robinson so uncomfortable?
An interesting situation came to light during the first episode of the BBCs enlightening new series ‘You Can’t Take It With You’, aired on BBC1 on 14th January. The show examines the feelings and emotions that go into making a Will, featuring two couples who had both remarried in later life. Business guru Gerry Robinson,…
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Very simply, and very bluntly, having a Will in place ensures that your assets pass to your loved ones after you have gone, rather than goodness knows where. A 2007 report by the National Consumer Council has suggested that the people who need a Will most are the least likely to have one in place.…
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