What Does Being an Executor Of A Will Actually Involve? Being named as an executor in someone’s will is both an honour and a significant responsibility. It means the person who passed away trusted you to carry out their final wishes and manage their affairs with...
What First Home Buyers in the UK Need to Know Buying your first home feels exciting and scary at the same time. Don’t worry – it’s easier when you know what to expect. From saving your deposit to navigating government perks, here’s your essential...
Office of Public Guardian increases LPA fee Just a quick note to let you know that any Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) not yet lodged with the Office of Public Guardian, will see an increase of £10 to their application fee. This was previously £82 (No VAT) and is now...
Is Your Property Registered with Land Registry? What UK Property Owners Need to Know If you own property in England or Wales, you’ve likely heard of the Land Registry – but do you know if your property is registered with them? This seemingly simple question can...
Trusts – Genius Tax Planning or Unnecessary Expense? Protecting your family home and assets is smart. But so too is tax compliance. Why Trusts exist A trust is a legal arrangement where you (the “settlor”) hand your assets to someone else (the...
