Paula Myers is the National Head of the Will, Trust and Estate Disputes team at Irwin Mitchell Private Wealth and discusses when disputes arise, why there is an increase of contentious trust and probate matters and what can be done to reduce this.
What types of trust and probate issues are most…
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Where Do I Find the Right Attorney?
Hiring an attorney is often the first worry when something goes wrong and there are legal implications. Finding an…
Contesting a Will: What Happens?
But sometimes, issues and concerns may arise with this process, thus leading parties to question the will at hand.…
In the early hours of Friday morning (23 Nov), the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) released its first report reviewing Inheritance Tax (IHT). Ben Taylor, solicitor at Roythornes Solicitors, shares his initial thoughts on the report and what it could mean for 2019.
Despite less than 5% of UK…
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How Do I Pay for Long Term Healthcare?
One in four of us may need long term care or support during our life but few of us like to think about it until it…
Probate Fee Hike: Risky Move?
Below, Andrew Wilkinson, will dispute specialist at Shakespeare Martineau, comments for Lawyer Monthly on the…
The collapse of Universal Wealth Management last week has caused a stir among the general public but for those working within the legal profession it was more a question of when, not if, the firm would fold. Elizabeth Young, partner at Roythornes Solicitors, shares the lessons to be learnt from the…
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What Businesses Need to Know About Workplace Pension Re-Enrolment
Businesses that fail to re-enrol certain workers into the workplace pension scheme every three years could end up…
Preparing a Living Will: The Top Things You Need to Consider
Martin Beames, Solicitor and Partner at ODT Solicitors, stresses the importance of preparing a living will. He…