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…
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…
