28.03.24
Trusts offer numerous benefits for safeguarding assets, ensuring the wellbeing and financial security of loved ones and navigating the intricacies of inheritance. As part of our #AskRL blog series, designed to empower individuals and families by sharing straightforward information about complex legal issues, specialist solicitor Stuart Price answers some commonly…
20.06.19
The answer to this question depends on two main factors; the amount of money your child has inherited and the type of benefits they are receiving. Effect on means-tested benefits Benefits are split into two types, ones that are means-tested and those which are not. Benefits that aren’t means-tested such…
29.08.18
In this blog, we explain what the Court of Protection is, and why it matters if you have a disabled child or a loved one with a learning disability. Gov.uk defines the Court of Protection’s role as follows: We make decisions on financial or welfare matters for people who can’t…
02.07.18
Today, Solicitors for the Elderly launch its new campaign “The Incapacity Crisis: Making sure your wishes are heard” which raises awareness of Health and Welfare Lasting Powers of Attorney. In support of the campaign, and as part of our own blog series on ‘Developing Vulnerability’ which looks at what happens…
09.11.16
Question: My Grandma promised me something in her Will but my Aunt won’t tell me anything, what can I do? Answer: A Will is a confidential document, however, when the person who made the Will dies, the Will may become a public document if an application is made for a…
13.10.16
Question: ‘What does Next of Kin actually mean?’ Answer: This is a great question and we’re really pleased we can clear up some of the misconceptions we often hear, Next of Kin is a common term usually used in medical situations or when a person dies. In our experience, people…
15.09.16
Question: I think my Grandma has dementia; how can I help her as she’s struggling to manage? Answer: We’re sorry to hear your Grandma isn’t managing. We can obviously advise you on the legal plans that can be put in place to assist your Grandma, these are set out below.…
03.08.16
Question: I know I need to set up a Trust for my daughter who has a learning disability, I’ve heard about both a Discretionary Trust and a Disabled Person’s Trust, but which one do I need? Answer: As you probably know, a Trust is the best way of financially providing…
06.07.16
Question: I’ve heard there will be some changes to how much Inheritance Tax is payable next year, is this true and will I need to review my Will? Answer: A lot of people have heard about the proposed changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) next year and, depending on your circumstances…
07.06.16
Question: My son received a sum of money for an accident he had as a child and I manage the money on his behalf as his Deputy. He is now 35 and I’m concerned what will happen to his funds on his death? He has also had no contact with…
