Read our wills and probate blog posts from the Taylor&Emmet probate team.
The UK population is ageing, as people live longer than ever before. This month, Rosie Dixey discusses the importance of considering care home fees when planning for your future… Care homes have never been far from the headlines during the Covid crisis, as many families struggled to see ageing or Read more…
Issues can arise for local authorities and beneficiaries alike where an individual has disappeared, leaving a wake of confusion as to the administration of their assets and how to take control of them. In these cases, where a specific criterion is met, one solution is to obtain a Declaration of Presumed Death. A successful application for a Declaration of Presumed Death can allow for the assets owned by the missing person to Read more…
How can I get a property back into use if an executor is unwilling or unable to act in the estate? Administering an estate can take a considerable period of time, especially where the deceased owned a property. The administration can be prolonged if an executor or administrator is unwilling Read more…
Unoccupied homes can negatively impact the value of adjoining properties and can ultimately become a source of nuisance within a local area. Additionally, there is also a significant housing shortage within the UK and putting empty homes back into use is a practical method to alleviate this issue. There are Read more…
Making it clear who you want to look after your affairs if you become incapacitated can save loved ones a lot of heartache, expense and time, as Clare Gorman explains… What is the difference between a Lasting Power of Attorney and a deputyship order? I’m sure you’ve heard of a Read more…
When people go missing, it can leave their family and possessions in limbo. Properties may lie empty for years because the registered owner cannot be traced, or be repossessed due to missed mortgage payments. This can cause excessive delays, burdensome processes and unnecessary costs. Thankfully, empty property practitioners and families can now utilise relative new powers to Read more…
The number of households in emergency accommodation increased by 14% in the last three months. This is an unprecedented rise and another unwelcome effect of the coronavirus pandemic. Even with an eviction ban in place, many people have been tipped into homelessness. By the end of June 2020, 98,300 UK Read more…
As the pandemic rolls on, an increasing number of wills are being signed at home. This month, Hannah Montague explains why adhering to the rules governing witnesses is so important. Given the current situation, clients are naturally apprehensive about coming into our offices to sign wills. However, we still have Read more…
People are often surprised to find they need a Grant of Probate to handle their loved one’s estate. Richard Barlow kicks off the new year by explaining that making a will is not the end of the process, but the beginning. My mum died recently, leaving a will that appointed Read more…
Our head of wills and probate, Richard King, rounds off the year by highlighting the reasons you should make a will and how to pick the right adviser. Why is it so important to make a will? Drawing up a will, or wills if you are a couple, is one Read more…