A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint one or more trusted people (attorneys) to make decisions on your behalf should you lose the mental capacity to do so. There are two types of LPAs, one for health and welfare,...
A Grant of Probate is a legal document issued by the probate registry, authorising the executors named in a Will to manage and distribute the estate of a deceased person. It confirms that the Will is valid and allows the named executors to access assets,...
A Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) claim is for victims who have suffered injuries as a result of a violent crime in the UK. The time it takes to complete a CICA claim will vary depending on the circumstances of your case. CICA claims can be...
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) is a government agency that provides compensation to people physically or mentally injured because of a violent crime in the UK. To be eligible to make a CICA claim, you need to have one or more of the...
Once you have made the decision to make a lasting power of attorney (LPA) it is crucial to complete the forms correctly. This includes observing the rules about witnessing your LPA. When it comes to making a lasting power of attorney , for your LPA to be...
The probate process can sometimes be lengthy and complicated. At a time when you and your family are dealing with the emotional and practical upheaval that follows the death of a loved one, it is a process that many could do without. Until the executors...
After the death of an individual, those dealing with the deceased’s estate will have the job of finalising their affairs. They may be concerned with the probate timeline and all of the different stages involved in estate administration. In this blog,...
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) or Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) can give you the peace of mind of knowing that, should you become unable to manage your affairs, someone trusted can step in to make decisions on your behalf. In this blog, we’ll...
