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Enforcing restrictive covenants in respect of a property

Mark Ridley
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Many properties have restrictive covenants included in their title. These restrict what can be done at the property. If a restrictive covenant is breached, then it is open to the person with the benefit of the covenant to bring enforcement action.

Inheritance tax - lessons to be learned from celebrity mistakes

Hannah Kelsing
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With the usual rate of Inheritance Tax standing at 40%, there is a risk that your estate could be seriously depleted unless you make plans to legitimately minimise the amount that will be payable. When Philip Seymour Hoffman died in 2014, he left a Will...

Which takes priority, an LPA or an advance decision?

Helen Cohen
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Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) and advance decisions give authority to others to make decisions about your care on your behalf, should you need this help in the future. Both documents are for use in the event that you become unable to make decisions for...

Care fees and care fee planning

Amy Nelson
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If you or your spouse or partner need to move into care, the expense could use up a large part of your estate. While it is not lawful to deliberately deprive the local authority of funds, there are legitimate ways to protect your wealth so that it can be...

Arranging child contact over Christmas

Wendy Armstrong
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Contact arrangements over Christmas can be a source of tension, particularly for the non-resident parent, who will want to spend some meaningful time with their child during the festive season. Christmas is known for being a stressful time for families,...

Setting up a Power of Attorney: A step by step guide

Hannah Kelsing
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A Lasting Power of Attorney is an important document giving someone the authority to deal with your affairs, should you ever become unable to do so yourself. There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), one that deals with property and financial...

Six common misconceptions about Wills and probate

Amy Nelson
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There are strict rules surrounding Wills and the administration of estates after a death, meaning that relying on some common beliefs could cause problems for your loved ones. We take a look at some common misconceptions and what the true position is. ...

Court of Protection and deputyship

Amy Nelson
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If an individual loses the capacity to manage their own affairs and make important decisions and they have not legally appointed someone to act as their attorney, it may be necessary to apply to the Court of Protection for a deputyship order. When someone...

What happens if you do not want to take up the role of executor?

Hannah Kelsing
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It is sometimes the case that the person named in a Will as the deceased’s executor is unable or unwilling to take on the role. The task of executor can be complex and time-consuming. It involves identifying and valuing all of the deceased’s...

Parental responsibility

Wendy Armstrong
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Parental responsibility is defined as all of the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which a parent has in relation to a child and their property. Not every parent has parental responsibility, however if your child’s other parent...

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