Protecting Your Assets Most people who co-own their home with another person do so as Joint Owners. They both own the whole property. On the death of a Joint Owner, the home AUTOMATICALLY becomes the sole property of the survivor - who can then do what they want with it. However this can cause probl... read more
‘Expensive’ care cap reform delayed until 2020 The government is delaying the implementation of its cap on long-term care until 2020. A letter sent by Alistair Burt, MP for community and social care, has revealed "it is too expensive". The £72,000 care cap was meant to be introduc... read more
Compelling reasons to make a Will Writing a Will is one of those things that many of us put off. However, in some instances the consequences for your family if you have not made a Will can be devastating. If you are a parent who intends to re-marry or enter into a civil partnership, (other than to ... read more
Do I need probate? The death of a loved one can be a steep learning curve for the next of kin. As well as the shock of bereavement, there can be a mountain of paperwork and affairs that need to be put in order quickly. Pension plans, tax rebates, property, bank accounts and financial affairs all hav... read more