Changing a Will After Someone Has Died – What Is a Deed of Variation?
When someone dies and leaves a Will, it sets out who should receive their money, property, and possessions. But sometimes, the people named in the [Read more]
Category: Lasting Powers of Attorney
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Guide to Lasting Powers of Attorney
Learn about the different types of Lasting Power of Attorney; Financial Decisions and Health & Care Decisions. Understand who should act as your Attorney and the [Read more]
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Guide to Registration and Use of an Existing Enduring Power of Attorney
Understand how and when an existing Enduring Power of Attorney must be registered, and the duties of an Attorney.
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Guide to Deputyship on the Loss of Mental Capacity
Understand when a Deputyship order will be required, and the paperwork which needs to be completed for the application.
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It’s now more important than ever to trust who writes your Will – A Look at the Latest CMA Guidance on Will Writing Services
Recently, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released new guidance aimed at unregulated businesses offering will-writing services in the UK. This comes in response [Read more]
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Leonard Gray Solicitors Once Again Re-Accredited with the Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS)
We are thrilled to share with you that Leonard Gray Solicitors has once again achieved the esteemed accreditation of the Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme [Read more]
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Huge congratulations are in order for Jenna James
Huge congratulations are in order for Jenna James on her well-deserved promotion to Senior Associate Solicitor at Leonard Gray LLP! Since joining Leonard Gray back in 2017, Jenna’s [Read more]
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Leonard Gray Solicitors Re-Accredited with the Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS)
We are delighted to announce that Leonard Gray Solicitors has once again been granted the prestigious accreditation of the Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS). [Read more]
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Charitable Gifting and the Burden of Inheritance Tax
Leaving a charitable gift under the terms of a Will is one way to not only reduce your Inheritance Tax (IHT) but also help good [Read more]
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Fair or Unfair? The Overlooked Factors That Could Make or Break Your Estate Distribution Plan
We all have different opinions on what makes an estate distribution fair, however, failure to consider certain factors could lead to unhappy beneficiaries and an [Read more]