Executor and attorney: what’s the difference?
Do you know the difference between an executor and attorney? Read on to see how the roles of executor and attorney differ and who can do what and when.
Ten Ways A Trust Can Protect Inheritance
Here are ten ways that trusts can help families to protect and preserve their inheritance.
What is a discretionary trust?
There are many reasons why you as a parent may be worried about your adult son or daughter inheriting money or property. A discretionary trust is a practical way of giving you peace of mind and can help in the following situations:
How to choose a Guardian
If you have children under the age of eighteen, then this should be one of your main reasons to make a Will. Find out here about how to choose a Guardian.
What is a Protective Property Trust?
For many families, the most valuable asset they own is their home. Most parents expect that their children will in the future receive this as part of their inheritance and that this will be available to them even if there is little left in savings. The reality is that there are a number of reasons…
How to review your will
Find out how you can check if your Will is up to date through this simple checklist
Five good reasons to make a Will
Making a Will is an important way of protecting your family now and in the future. Here are five good reasons to make a Will.
Funeral Plans: Making your wishes known!
The need to discuss and make plans for how funerals will be paid for is an important discussion for all families to have.
True Story: Why you need a Lasting Power of Attorney for Health and not just Wealth
In 2010, my mother had asked me to be her attorney. I got the power of attorney for finance but didn’t realise that we would need another to cover health.