Private client law

A health and welfare lasting power of attorney is becoming an increasingly popular tool for people who want certainty about how their affairs should be managed if they lose mental capacity. It allows you, the donor, to state in a legally binding document who you would...

Details of most non-taxable trusts must be registered with the Trust Registration Service by 1 September this year, under recent rules introduced by HM Revenue & Customs. Trustees should act now to ensure their non-taxable trusts are registered properly by the...

Leaving a legacy to charity is a popular way to support the causes that are important to you, without dipping into your financial reserves while you might still need them, as well as reducing your inheritance tax bill.

When someone has died, it will be necessary to calculate the total value of their estate, and this needs to be done fairly promptly – so it can be helpful to ensure your personal paperwork filing is up to date, clearly labelled and easy to find.

Have you ever thought about what would happen if you lost the ability to make important decisions as a result of an accident or an illness, such as a stroke or dementia?  Did you know that your nearest and dearest might have to go to court to be able to make decisions...

The Ministry of Justice and the Office of the Public Guardian have opened a public consultation to gather input on how to modernise the system for making and monitoring lasting powers of attorney. More government services are being provided digitally and during the...

If you have children or dependants, making a will is not just about gifting wealth and personal possessions. You can use your will to outline any important decisions for your children’s future, such as making financial arrangements and deciding who will be their...