A Will must be signed by the testator in the presence of two or more witnesses who are present at the same time.
A FLIT arises when a beneficiary, normally a surviving spouse, is given a life interest in the assets contained in the estate.
In this next instalment we thought it would be useful to look at the bereaved minors and bereaved young person’s trusts which are both very common trusts.
So far we’ve looked at Property Protection Trusts and Discretionary Trusts. Our next instalment of “What Trusts can you have in a Will” takes a look at disabled/vulnerable persons trusts.
Our last article looked at Property Protection Trusts. Today’s article looks at a Discretionary Trust. Let’s take a closer look at what this trust is. A discretionary trust is a type of trust where the trustees are given complete discretion to pay or apply the income or capital of the assets for the benefit of...
The Property Protection Trust is one of the most common trusts used in wills. In this article, you'll learn about the PPT and how it is used.
Protect your estate and loved ones with a Will and LPAs. Plan for the future today with expert guidance from an SWW member.
Before a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) can be used, it must be registered with the Office of Public Guardian (OPG).
In this article, we take a more in-depth look into one of the certificate provider's roles, assessing the donor's mental capacity.
Learn about the vital role of a Certificate Provider in ensuring the validity of a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and who can act as one.
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