Trusts for Disabled People – what’s new?

08.02.23

This article was first published in the Law Society’s Private Client Section magazine, PS, in November 2022. Philip Warford is managing director of Renaissance Legal and Scott Clayton is managing director of Renaissance Trust, specialists in helping families and carers of disabled and vulnerable people A recent Family Resources Survey…


Update your Will Week 2023 – Q&A with Stuart Price

24.01.23

This week (23rd – 29th January) is Update Your Will Week, an awareness campaign hosted by Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) to encourage more people to update their will and ensure their wishes are carried out when they die. In this piece, Associate Stuart Price answers some questions relating to this year’s…


Update your Will Week 2023

23.01.23

This week (23rd – 29th January) is Update Your Will Week, an awareness campaign hosted by Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) to encourage more people to update their will and ensure their wishes are carried out when they die. This helps minimise disputes – easing distress (and costs) for your…


New Year brings exciting changes at Renaissance Legal

16.01.23

If, like us, you are big fans of change and enjoy the fresh slate that the new year brings then you are sure to enjoy our first update of 2023. Last year was a fantastic year for Renaissance Legal; we maintained our leading expert status with Legal 500 and Chambers…


Recent court case clarifies how an inheritance affects mean tested benefits

11.01.23

In previous blogs we explained that receiving an inheritance can compromise the recipient’s means-tested benefits which, in the case of a person with disabilities, could put their future financial security at risk. If the recipient chooses to refuse their inheritance, or give it away or spend it quickly, this will…


Launch of Renaissance Trust – a new, unique Trust company from two leading teams of specialists.  

01.10.22

Renaissance Legal, specialists in legal advice to families and carers of disabled and vulnerable people, has announced the launch of a new company, Renaissance Trust Corporation Ltd, trading as Renaissance Trust.     The newly formed Trust company is in partnership with the team from Castlewood Trust & Company, who have provided…


Attendance Allowance for those aged over state pension age

05.09.22

Attendance Allowance is a benefit for people who have reached state pension age and who have a disability or long-term health problem which means they need help with their personal care needs. It is a non-means-tested benefit, so it does not matter about any other income or savings that you…


Mental Capacity Assessments – an interview with Senior Social Worker, Laura Etkin

31.08.22

At Renaissance Legal we work with a range of external experts to ensure our clients have access to the right specialist skills and advice that will benefit their case and personal circumstances. This month, we are pleased to welcome Senior Social Worker Laura Etkin, BA (Hons) SW, BIA (DoLS), to…


What happens if a business owner loses capacity?

22.08.22

As a business owner, the ability to make decisions about the running of your business is crucial.  You may be the only person in the business with the responsibility for decisions or, in a company or partnership, you may have particular areas of the business you are responsible for.  It…


Child Trust Fund Access Campaign – Summer 2022 update

28.07.22

In November 2021, the Ministry of Justice announced the launch of a Consultation around a new, streamlined process that would allow withdrawals and payments up to £2,500 from cash-based savings accounts including Child Trust Funds and Junior ISAs without the need to get permission from the Court of Protection. The…