Life Interest Trusts In Wills – Why You Might Need One To Protect Your Property & Assets What is a Life Interest Trust? Life Interest Trusts, sometimes called Asset Protection Trusts, are the familiar term given to a legal arrangement called an Interest In Possession Trust. They are termed Life Interest Trusts because they give … Continued
We know how daunting it can be to buy your first home, but it is important that you understand the process involved so you can stay in control. Step 1 – Offer Accepted Once you have had your offer on a property accepted, you will be required to provide your solicitor’s details to the selling … Continued
Retirement is a significant life event and often coincides with a change in your financial circumstances. Whilst sorting your legal affairs might not be the first priority on your to do list, dealing with matters at the start of retirement, or even better whilst planning your retirement with your financial adviser, means that you are … Continued
If you are owed money by an individual, the law provides that you can take action in trying to recover that debt by firstly issuing a claim and thereafter obtaining Judgment. The Judgment allows the Court to order that the debtor must repay all monies owed and if no response is received from the debtor, … Continued
The recent Supreme Court decision in Cameron v Liverpool Victoria Insurance Co Ltd provides a clear reminder of the need to obtain from the third party as much information as they are legally obliged to provide at the scene of the incident when involved in a road traffic accident. The Court of Appeal had previously … Continued
To whom does this apply? Patients who are detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act or subject to a Community Treatment Order (CTO) are entitled from time to time to apply to The Mental Health Tribunal to be discharged. This applies whether or not the patient is being assessed for a short period … Continued
Going through a divorce can be one of the most difficult and stressful times of someone’s life. We have found in our work that there are a lot of common misconceptions about the divorce process, including whether or not the divorce brings to an end both spouses’ financial claims. What is a Decree … Continued
In England and Wales properties are mainly split into freehold and leasehold. A freehold property is owned outright and not limited to a set number of years. A leasehold property is subject to a lease and managed by a freeholder or a management company appointed on the freeholder’s behalf. The key features being the length … Continued
I am told that the local authority want to arrange a legal meeting in relation to my children as part of the Public Law outline and are to send a letter before proceedings. What does this mean? The local authority have legal responsibilities to ensure that children are not at risk of significant harm. … Continued
Are You Entitled to a Refund of Fees? It is not often that a Government department offers a refund of fees but anyone who has been charged more than was necessary to apply to register Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) or Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) in England and Wales between 1st April 2013 and … Continued
