Category: Private Client

Mehboob Dharamsi Nov 2020

As Covid cases rise, protect yourself with an LPA

With the endurance of a second national lockdown, our hearts go out to those who are currently, or have previously, faced a battle with this terrible virus. As cases continue to rise, now is more important than ever to make sure loved ones are looked after - beyond just physical healthcare.

Liz Dalgetty Nov 2020

Money talks: have you had a conversation with your other half?

A recent article in the Sunday Times featured a widowed gentleman, who wrote about how, during his 55 year marriage, he really struggled to deal with the financial side of his wife’s death - even though he had always been the one in the partnership who “took care of the money”.

William Edwards Oct 2020

Warning for will-holders as expat succession rules could change after Brexit

As talks continue surrounding Brexit and the UK’s formal departure from the EU, expats are being urged to update some of their important legal paperwork before the exit deadline.

Liz Dalgetty Oct 2020

Attorneys: are you doing all you can to prevent bank fraud?

Of course, no one plans to intentionally become a victim of fraud but, the fact is, scams are becoming so clever many of us fall for them without realising - and if you are an attorney acting on behalf of someone else, you need to be extra vigilant.

Liz Dalgetty Sep 2020

Death is no excuse for bill chasers without probate

When a loved one passes away, executors can begin dealing with any assets of the estate. However, many people do not realise as well as any property or savings, executors can be faced with debts left by the deceased, which can become a minefield without probate in some cases. 

Liz Dalgetty Mar 2020

Social care needs to be more of a priority

According to research by Age UK, more than 2,500 elderly patients are kept in hospital unnecessarily as they had nowhere safe to go – and it’s costing the NHS around £587 million.

Liz Dalgetty Mar 2020

Receiving Residential Care Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Selling Your Home

As we get older, how we plan to fund care for ourselves, our spouse or other family can become a worry. For homeowners, there is the concern that they will need to sell their property in order to fund the ever-increasing costs of care, particularly as a lot of social care offered by the government is means tested.