Trusts and Divorce: Our Guide
No one plans to get married so that they can get divorced, but it is perfectly sensible to plan to protect the inheritance of your children from unexpected circumstances. Trusts and divorce are complex areas where the personal finances of the couple divorcing, their children and families, and even businesses can become embroiled in tension and lengthy legal issues.
Deed of Variation – What is it and how does it work?
After someone dies it is possible that there may be reasons why the beneficiaries of a will would choose to change how the estate is divided, and a Deed of Variation is the instrument that this can be done.Why would...
The Sideways Disinheritance Trap and How to Avoid it
Sideways disinheritance is not new, but with the rise of more blended families, it is becoming more prevalent. And that could lead to your children being disinherited by accident.
Appointing a Guardian:safeguarding the future for your children
As parents, we all want the best for our children. That’s a given. And we all want to see our children grow up and forge their own lives. But occasionally tragedy strikes and a child might be left without parents....
Business Continuity and why you should have a Business LPA. Part 3
In the last in our series on Lasting Powers of Attorney we’re looking at business continuity and why you should include a business LPA in your plan.