There is no rule requiring an attesting witness to have ‘mental capacity’ as such. (Section 14 of the Wills Act 1837 refers to a witness not having to be ‘competent’, but that is thought to refer to the old rules of evidence governing competence to be a witness, rather than mental capacity.) Mental capacity is time […]
The Question assumes : The mother is giving £80,000 to the daughter in return for being provided with an annex in the daughter’s home. This answer only considers residential care costs. Deprivation of Capital First you should consider if the mother has any issues with her health and this is the reason for moving in. […]
It is important that Lasting Power of Attorney’s (LPA’s) are put in place at a time before they become necessary. We advise clients to put them in place at the same time of making a will. If an LPA is not an option, there is an alternative. You could apply to the Court of Protection […]
We would like to wish a big congratulations to Malwina Konopinska on her admission to the Roll of Solicitors. Malwina started her legal career with us in 2015 and re-joined the firm to complete her solicitor training last year. With 7 years of conveyancing experience under her belt Malwina is ready to hit the ground […]
Benefits of selling in 2022/2023 Low competition – Due to the increased demand for houses, it is likely you won’t have much competition. This is good as it can allow for a quick sale at a price you are happy with. In fact, it could leave you with a much greater price than your original […]
Buying a property is an extremely exciting time for people, especially if you are a first-time buyer. Although purchasing a property can have its ups and downs, it is all worth it when you have the home of your dreams. Reasons to be hopeful about buying in 2022/2023 Planning to buy a property and don’t […]
What is Stamp Duty Land Tax? You must pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) if you buy a property or land over a certain price in England and Northern Ireland. You pay the tax when you: Buy a freehold property Buy a new or existing leasehold Buy a property through a shared ownership scheme Are […]
Many people are under the impression that making a Will is only for people above a certain age. But the problem is that death can occur at any time, and not planning ahead can leave your loved ones with additional tax and stress, that could have easily been avoided with a bit planning and forward […]
The effect of marriage that you may not know about! Few people realise that when you tie the knot, unless you have a Will that was written in contemplation of your marriage, it automatically becomes void, placing you in the position of being without a Will at all. This means that unless you make a […]
