When do I have to register a death?
A death must be registered within five days after the date of the death. A comprehensive article on this and related issues can be found here on our website by following this link.
What do I need to do when someone dies?
A comprehensive answer to this and related questions can be found in a recent article on our website.
What are the benefits of a Lasting Power of Attorney?
A Lasting Power of Attorney can help you plan how your health, wellbeing and financial affairs will be looked after. It allows you to plan in advance: The decisions you want to be made on your behalf if you lose…
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?
A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document allowing you to appoint someone that you trust as an ‘attorney’ to make decisions on your behalf. Attorneys can make decisions for you when you no longer wish to or when…
How much Inheritance Tax is payable?
If you leave everything to your husband, wife or civil partner there usually won’t be any Inheritance Tax to pay because a husband, wife or civil partner counts as an ‘exempt beneficiary’. But bear in mind that their estate will…
Who inherits if I don’t have a will?
If you don’t have a will there are rules for deciding who inherits your assets, depending on your personal circumstances. If you’re married or in a civil partnership and there are no children, your spouse or civil partner won’t automatically get…
Why should I make a will?
There are lots of good financial reasons for making a will: You can decide how your assets are shared out – if you don’t make a will, the law says who gets what. If you aren’t married or in a civil partnership (whether or…
Radon: is this anything to worry about?
Radon is a very slowly released radioactive gas and overexposure can have health implications. It is naturally occurring. It should not be necessary to withdraw your offer if radon is detected in small quantities. Some areas are more susceptible to…
Do I need a survey?
If you are borrowing from a mortgage lender a survey is likely to be required, and a valuer will be sent to inspect the property. The valuer’s report will give your mortgage provider an indication as to whether the property…
What are searches all about?
Searches allow your solicitor to understand some important information about the property you are buying. There are various types of search that can be carried out, the most common being: Local Authority Search This reveals details of the planning history for…