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…
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…
According to recent media reports, the cost of care home fees increased 5.6% last year to an average of £30,000 per annum. That’s ten times the rise in pensioners’ income in the same period. Care home fee planning is a huge growth area for probate solicitors like me, as people Read more…
Recent media reports have highlighted the sharp rise in people making Lasting Powers of Attorney and the prolonged time it takes the Office of the Public Guardian to register them. These legal documents set out your wishes in the event you lose mental capacity, in respect of financial and medical Read more…