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From Certificates to Belief Statements: The CPS and the Limits of Forum Bar Intervention
Rebecca Niblock
27 April 2018
Mysteries of Death – The Whereabouts of Wills and Assets
Sameena Munir blogs about the importance of keeping Wills, schedules of assets and appropriate original documents safe.
24 April 2018
The role of a deputy for the elderly – things to consider
We may all be affected by loss of mental capacity in our lifetime; whether it is ourselves or a loved one. Illness, accident or even old age can have a devastating effect on our ability, and the ability of people around us, to manage day to day life. So what happens if a loved one, family member or friend loses the ability to manage their own finances?
23 April 2018
Inheritance Rights of Stepchildren
Over the years, the wills and succession questions I have been asked more often than any other, concern stepchildren.
6 April 2018
What makes a good deputy?
If only there was a simple answer to this question but it is something I have been musing over. I am a solicitor and a professional Deputy – this is what I do, it is my job, but how do I know whether I am actually good at it? Obviously I would like to think I am, but then again most of us think we are quite good at our jobs don’t we!
28 March 2018
The post-death data mistake you don't want to make
The majority of people today have smart phones and use the internet to blog, do online banking, pay bills, upload photographs and use social media, as well as exchange text and online messages. Personal information is often shared and uploaded onto websites and/or the cloud. This virtual presence is a global phenomenon that is set to increase with time.