by Jane Cassell | May 17, 2017 | LPAs, Wills
I’m a pretty relaxed individual, but over the last year, there have been enough things going on in the world of Wills & Probate to make me rant. The issues which have made me particularly grumpy, are: Residential Nil Rate Band (RNRB) Proposed increase of...
by Jane Cassell | May 6, 2017 | Letters of Wishes, LPAs, Wills
Back in the day, when I worked for a traditional law firm, I vividly remember my boss asking why people would come to us, as opposed to others, for legal services. He was the sort of chap who would make you feel that it’s a trick question, and in a state of...
by Jane Cassell | Feb 17, 2017 | LPAs
I sometimes commiserate with fellow professionals about how long it can take clients to sign their Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs). It can be months, sometimes years. If the ball is put in a client’s court, they can think, ponder and plan to consider...
by Jane Cassell | Mar 1, 2016 | LPAs
I find it really interesting to hear people’s reasons why they don’t need Lasting Powers of Attorney. Most people are aware of families where say the husband has suffered a stroke, or other debilitating condition, and the wife is having a really...
