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Government figures estimate there are 600,000 empty homes in England, 216,000 of which have been vacant for more than six months. When we need another 300,000 new homes each year to meet demand, returning some of these vacant properties to the open market would ease the pressure. Recent statistics show Read more…
Taking about death might not be easy, but it is hugely important. This month, Hannah Montague highlights the need to address this last taboo with friends and family… Each year, thousands of pounds from deceased estates goes unclaimed, simply because family members never spoke about the assets they had accrued Read more…
WILLPOWER: Our wills and probate experts answer your questions about making or reviewing a will. If you have a query you would like them to address, email marketing@tayloremmet.co.uk Losing your mental capacity is a terrifying thought, but as Richard Barlow explains this month, appointing someone to make health and welfare Read more…
WILLPOWER: Our wills and probate experts answer your questions about making or reviewing a will. If you have a query you would like them to address, email marketing@tayloremmet.co.uk Everyone’s heard of inheritance tax, but how does it affect you? This month, Richard Barlow covers the basics… I have assets worth Read more…
The legacy of Lord Lucan lives on. This month, Ben Brown discusses how the Presumption of Death Act 2013 has brought closure for the families of missing people… We are all familiar with the peculiar case of Lord Lucan and the countless conspiracy theories about his disappearance in 1974. The Read more…
Our wills and probate experts answer your questions about making or reviewing a will. If you have a query you would like them to address, email marketing@tayloremmet.co.uk Lasting Powers of Attorney can be made alongside wills and save a lot of heartache and distress. This month, Hannah Montague explains how Read more…
Our wills and probate experts answer your questions about making or reviewing a will. If you have a query you would like them to address, email marketing@tayloremmet.co.uk. If you’re part of a modern extended family, your will needs to reflect your unique circumstances. This month, Richard Barlow explains more… My Read more…
If you cohabit and don’t have a will, your property could be at risk if one of you dies. Our wills and probate experts answer your questions about making or reviewing a will. If you have a query you would like them to address, email marketing@tayloremmet.co.uk I’ve owned a property Read more…
Like it or not, an increasing number of documents and possessions are now held online. What happens to them when you die is something you need to consider. When making or reviewing your will, it is important to leave clear instructions about what your loved ones should do with these Read more…
Making a will is the only way you can ensure your assets are inherited by those you wish to benefit. This month, Chaanah explains the importance of planning ahead… I live alone in a property I own and I don’t have any children. How do I decide who to leave Read more…