As we come to the end of Empty Homes Week, it feels timely to ask a simple but important question: If we are struggling to build enough new homes, why are so many existing homes standing empty? The Building Target Gap The current Government target is to deliver 1.5 million Read more…
It’s not something many people think about, but what happens to a State Pension when someone dies can cause confusion and, in some cases, unexpected issues for families and executors. The key point to remember is that the State Pension usually ends on death. However, there are a few important Read more…
A recent case involving Carry Keats, a deceased who tore up her Will whilst in hospital in the weeks prior to her death, demonstrates the complexity of establishing the validity of Wills and when the laws of intestacy will apply. In this case, Ms Keats tore up her Will due Read more…