by Zoe Towlson | Jan 8, 2026 | Churchers News, Wills & Probate Team
Joint assets (such as joint bank accounts and homes owned as joint tenants) automatically pass to the surviving owner, whereas solely owned assets pass according to the terms of your Will or, if you do not have a valid Will, under intestacy rules. If you have a valid...
by Zoe Towlson | Nov 27, 2025 | Churchers News, Wills & Probate Team
On the 27th November 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the long-anticipated Autumn Budget. Focused on raising revenue for the treasury, the new tax measures were extensive, and the main points that may affect our clients are summarised below. Housing and...
by Zoe Towlson | Sep 10, 2025 | Churchers News, Wills & Probate Team
Limitations of Court-Appointed Deputies If you lose capacity—through illness, injury, or otherwise—and have not created a Lasting Power of Attorney: Someone wishing to act on your behalf may need to apply to the Court of Protection to be appointed as your Deputy. A...
by Zoe Towlson | Dec 12, 2023 | Churchers News, Wills & Probate Team
A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that enables an individual (donor) to appoint one or more people (known as attorneys) to make decisions on their behalf. Can I end my Lasting Power of Attorney? Yes. You as the Donor of the document, have the right to...
by Zoe Towlson | Nov 6, 2023 | Churchers News, Wills & Probate Team
Estate Disputes and How to Avoid Them We all know the old proverbs – ‘prevention is better than cure’, ‘a stitch in time saves nine’, ‘don’t leave your estate administration to chance’ – well, maybe not the last one but it’s true nonetheless. Many people worry about...
by Zoe Towlson | Aug 17, 2023 | Churchers News, Wills & Probate Team
Many people have questions about transferring their property to a relative or into a Trust. Often, these enquiries are fuelled by concerns about care home fees or inheritance tax but what are your options and is it really such a great idea? A roof over your head is a...
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