We discuss if it’s possible to have an executor of an estate removed, and if so, how?
Self Deal or No Deal: Can an Executor Buy a House from the Deceased’s Estate?
Richard Ostle, Private Client Partner, discusses whether executors can buy a property from the deceased’s estate.
What about Fido and Smudge?
Cara Grant, Private Client Partner, discusses the inclusion of provisions for pets within a Will.
Does your Will adequately cover what is to happen if a beneficiary dies before you?
Antony Caulfield, Private Client Partner, discusses the importance of including adequate substitutional provisions in a Will.
What about my digital assets?
Cara Grant, Private Client Partner, discusses the inclusion of digital assets within a Will.
Reviewing and updating powers of attorney
Antony Caulfield, Private Client Partner, discusses the importance of reviewing and updating powers of attorney.
Care homes and lasting powers of attorney for health and welfare – potential pitfalls
Senior Associate Solicitor James Mountford discusses some potential pitfalls of failing to make a health and welfare lasting power of attorney.
A 20-year-old verbal agreement can be sufficient to establish co-ownership of a property
Richard Ostle, Private Client Partner, discusses a recent ruling concerning an unwritten agreement between family members about sharing ownership of a property.
Who are my heirs?
Cara Grant, Private Client Partner, highlights the importance of correctly identifying beneficiaries in a Will following a recent court case.
Literary executors
Antony Caulfield, Private Client Partner, sets out some of the points you should consider if you own any literary assets or other intellectual property that you would like to leave to someone in a Will.