by Legacy Insights | Apr 20, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
When someone becomes unable to manage their own affairs and they have not put a Lasting Power of Attorney in place, a relative or other representative can apply for a deputyship order allowing them to act on the person’s behalf. The application is made to the Court of...
by Mark L | Mar 16, 2021 | Inheritance Tax, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Legacy Planning, Wills
Legacy Planning is an extremely valuable, and often overlooked part of good financial management. We have asked Mark Layzell – Co-founder and Managing Director of Legacy Matters for some top tips on effective Legacy Planning. Why is Legacy Planning so important to...
by Legacy Insights | Mar 2, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
Your Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is an important document. It gives your chosen attorney the power to deal with your affairs on your behalf, should you lose the capacity to do so yourself. But is it a good idea to appoint your children? You can make an LPA giving...
by Legacy Insights | Feb 9, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
Lasting Powers of Attorney offer huge benefits to individuals, but their advantages are often forgotten when it comes to businesses. A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows someone to appoint a trusted representative to act on their behalf once they lose the capacity...
by Legacy Insights | Jan 26, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
A Lasting Power of Attorney, or LPA, allows a trusted family member or friend to manage your affairs for you, in the event that you become unable to manage them yourself. Having an LPA is usually considered a big advantage. If you should become incapacitated, your...
by Legacy Insights | Jan 12, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney, Wills
A Living Will, also known as an advance decision or advance directive, is a document by which you can refuse medical treatment in the future. It can be used if you become unable to communicate or unable to make decisions for yourself or if you become terminally ill....
