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What is Deputyship?

A Deputy is one or more people appointed by the Court of Protection (CoP) to make decisions on behalf of another who cannot do so themselves. The good news is that it’s easy to avoid expensive and stressful involvement with the slow, and bureaucratic CoP.

Read on to find out how Lasting Powers of Attorney are invaluable.

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What is a ‘right to reside’?

A property trust in your Will can help to safeguard your share of your family home. Our blog explains how this could benefit your family.

You may think that Will trusts are only for the super-wealthy, but this is a misconception. We explain all you need to know with a case study example.

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What is a discretionary Will trust?

A discretionary Will trust is like a gift box for your assets. With this legal trust arrangement, your trustees (people you choose because you trust them) have the legal power to decide how your assets are distributed among your beneficiaries. Your words, either verbally or in writing, guide their actions.

Let’s look at some of the situations where a discretionary Will trust could be advantageous.

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How do I safeguard my child’s future?

As you get ready to wave them goodbye and wish them well with their university studies, celebrate their potential and the exciting journey ahead.

Making a Will is an essential step in safeguarding their journey.

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