In this article, we will discuss some of the common mistakes that people make with their estate planning.
OPG seeks Clarification from the Court of Protection in Re Public Guardians Severance Applications [2023] EWCOP 24.
A common misconception is that losing mental capacity only happens to older people. The reality is that it can happen to anyone at any age.
When creating Lasting Powers of Attorney, the people you choose to act on your behalf are called your ‘Attorneys’.
You may have heard by now about the talk to digitalise LPAs and in December the Bill received its second reading in the House of Commons.
A welcomed change from the OPG was announced recently and now simplifies the process of informing them of a death.
Have you thought about making one of your new year's resolutions to put documentation in place to protect your estate and your loved ones?
Recent surveys indicate the majority of UK adults still do not seem to see the importance of having a Will or Lasting Powers of Attorney.
It is not unusual in today’s society for people to be a national of one country and own property or investments in other jurisdictions.
The case of The Public Guardian v RI & Ors [2022] EWCOP 22 came before District Judge Poole in May of this year.
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