Kate Garraway's story shines the spotlight on the importance of an LPA
partners • 24 November 2020
It’s a thought no one enjoys pondering, but what would happen if we fell ill or had an accident and were unable to make important decisions for ourselves? Many people believe this only applies as we get older, however, no one is immune to an unfortunate circumstance, which makes it all the more important to think about and plan for sooner rather than later.
Following a bereavement, there are a number of tasks to be considered which can make an already difficult time even more challenging. Unfortunately, these tasks can often be complex and can include dealing with complicated legal and tax affairs. The process of dealing with someone’s affairs after they have passed away is known as estate administration, which is often misunderstood with the term probate. Although both terms are associated with the same process, they each have different definitions.
Following a bereavement, there are a number of tasks to be considered which can make an already difficult time even more challenging. Unfortunately, these tasks can often be complex and can include dealing with complicated legal and tax affairs. The process of dealing with someone’s affairs after they have passed away is known as estate administration, which is often misunderstood with the term probate. Although both terms are associated with the same process, they each have different definitions.
The Argentine football icon, Diego Maradona, passed away in November after suffering a heart attack at the age of 60. Maradona’s passing has caused speculation about his wealth and complicated financial legacy, as it’s been suspected that he passed away without a Will.
The Argentine football icon, Diego Maradona, passed away in November after suffering a heart attack at the age of 60. Maradona’s passing has caused speculation about his wealth and complicated financial legacy, as it’s been suspected that he passed away without a Will.
In February 2020, the heartbreaking news broke that Caroline Flack, the popular TV and radio presenter, best known for presenting Love Island, sadly took her life at the age of 40.
In February 2020, the heartbreaking news broke that Caroline Flack, the popular TV and radio presenter, best known for presenting Love Island, sadly took her life at the age of 40.
It’s a thought no one enjoys pondering, but what would happen if we fell ill or had an accident and were unable to make important decisions for ourselves? Many people believe this only applies as we get older, however, no one is immune to an unfortunate circumstance, which makes it all the more important to think about and plan for sooner rather than later.
As of September 2020, the Wills Act 1837 will be amended to allow the two Will witnesses to be virtually or physically present.
As of September 2020, the Wills Act 1837 will be amended to allow the two Will witnesses to be virtually or physically present.
It’s no secret - the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has posed several challenges to almost every aspect of our lives. The Wills and probate industry is no exception.
