Consequences of Dying Intestate If you are to pass away without having a valid Will in place, it means that you die “intestate”. Without having a valid Will in place, your estate will be distributed according to the Law of Intestacy. English Law of Intestacy: Without a Will, your estate will be distributed according to…
Day in the life: Legal Assistant and Secretary The role of a legal secretary means being able to work in an often fast-paced, structured and detail-orientated manner. Within my role, I am the go-to for administrative tasks, but I have also taken on my own fee earning work as a develop my career. Like most…
What happens if you don’t have an LPA in place? A Lasting Power of Attorney allows you to have control over who you trust to make decisions on your behalf when you’re no longer able to, whether temporarily or permanently. It provides peace of mind, reduces the stress on your loved ones, and ensures that…
What is Probate and How Does it Work: Frequently Asked Questions When someone passes away, there’s often a great deal of paperwork and legal processes that need to be handled. One of the key processes that come into play is probate. But what exactly is probate, and how does it work? What is Probate (in…
Planning for the future – At What Age Should I Make a Will or LPA? As long as you’re over the age of 18 years old, then there is no set age requirement to put a Will or Lasting Power Attorney (LPA) in place, but the earlier you do, the better prepared you will be…
The Personal Touch – Why people choose Personal Executors in their Wills. When drafting a Will, one of the most crucial decisions individuals may face is choosing an Executor. An Executor is the person whose responsibility it is to manage the Estate and ensuring that the assets are distributed according to the Will. Some may…
The Digital Workplace: The pros and cons from a client’s perspective! In today’s evolving business, you will have felt there is a shift towards more digital working. Technology has changed the way we work, offering flexibility, efficiency, and connectivity. However, there are both pros and cons to this change. In this blog we will explore…
Reasons To Use A Paralegal Paralegal vs Solicitor When you are in a legal predicament your first instinct may be to call a Solicitor – Am I right? Well, this is not always necessary, and it may be easier for you to contact a Paralegal first. What can a Paralegal do? Paralegals cannot undertake all…
Why is having a Lasting Power of Attorney in place important? With more advanced medication and treatment plans in place, people are living longer! While we all relish the prospect of living longer, what will happen if we are not healthy enough to enjoy it? And should we lose the mental capacity to make decisions,…
Ways To Access The Legal Profession Due to the vast number of jobs available within the legal sector, there are multiple ways of accessing them; some are traditional, and some are not. I thought I would write about the ways our staff have accessed their own careers. Traditional: Solicitor or Barrister If you know early…
