Astonishingly, 55% of UK adults do not have a Will. This means that over half of the population has not safeguarded their future wishes. Without a Will, you will not have a choice about what happens to your estate when…
A Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your wishes should you become unable to make financial or health decisions for yourself. But, all too often people fail to make an…
If you have a child with a disability, planning for their future is vital. While it is understandably difficult to imagine a time when you won’t be around to care for your child, you will want to ensure that they…
Having a Will in place is essential if you want to have the final say in what happens to your business and personal assets after you die. If you die without a Will, everything you own – including business and…
There has been much focus on Lasting Power of Attorney (LPAs) recently, especially as they are important for those who have lost capacity and require people they trust to manage their affairs. There has been less talk about LPAs for…
Many people like to leave a gift to charity in their Will by way of a legacy which not only benefits the charity but also has tax benefits for the donor. When an estate is valued at greater than £325,000…
Although not a pleasant thought, when planning for the future it is not just the financials that need to discuss. If you have children, what happens to them if the worst should happen should be considered, such as who will…
When it comes to protecting vulnerable individuals it is important that people obtain the right advice. There are a range of options, with tax and inheritance implications where the right guidance can ensure vulnerable individuals are both protected and provided…
Under UK law, a will-maker must sign the will in the presence of two witnesses, over the age of 18, who then must also sign the will to state they have witnessed the event. The two witnesses to the signing…
Bereavement is an extremely difficult time but during such uncertainty when services have been significantly reduced, these feelings can exacerbate. Rest assured that Marcus Bishop Associates’ probate services are still continuing despite social distancing measures. Probate is a vital legal…