Legal insights and updates from Clarke Willmott solicitors

Testamentary capacity explained

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Our solicitors explain testamentary capacity and how it can affect the validity of a Will. Call 0800 652 8025 today to speak to a Wills specialist. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

3 March 2020

Brain cancer signs, types and grades. Know yours.

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Almost 11,700 people are diagnosed with a brain tumour each year – that’s 32 people every day. Do you know the common types and symptoms of a brain tumour?

28 February 2020

How to increase the effectiveness of your lasting power of attorney

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Lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) are vitally important documents: they give someone power to make decisions about your financial affairs, or to make decisions in relation to your personal welfare, after you lose capacity.

19 February 2020

Personal injury compensation and divorce

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Find out how a nuptial agreement could protect a personal injury compensation from divorce or relationship breakdown. Call 0800 652 8025

10 November 2019

Making gifts under Power of Attorney: a guide for Attorneys and Deputies

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If you’re an Attorney or Deputy acting on an incapable person’s behalf, find out what gifts you can make under Power of Attorney. Call 0800 652 8025.

1 November 2019

The advantages of discretionary Will trusts

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We explain how discretionary Will trusts work and explore how one might have prevented a family dispute over a Scottish estate. Call 0800 652 8025 for a free initial consultation with a Wills specialist. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

26 September 2019

Siblings and inheritance tax planning

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The vexed question of the position of siblings under UK Inheritance tax (IHT) law has again received some coverage in the media.

14 September 2019

Executors: beware of DWP claims against an estate

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We explain how executors of an estate can protect themselves from personal liability to debtors – including overpayment recovery from the DWP. Need help managing an estate? Contact a specialist solicitor now on 0800 652 8025 for a free initial consultation.

13 September 2019

Executors: why you should advertise for creditors

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We explain why advertising for creditors can help protect executors from personal liability to the deceased’s debt. For advice, call 0800 652 8025. Free initial consultation. Award winning national firm based in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

10 September 2019

Mutual Wills: should you have them?

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We explore the pros and cons of Mutual Wills – Wills drawn up by at least two people, who agree not to alter their Will after the other dies. Call 0800 652 8025 for a free initial consultation. National firm – based in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

9 September 2019

Death, tax and ISAs

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Our specialists explain when inheritance tax is payable on ISAs and when it can be avoided.

1 September 2019

Latest insights and legal updates

Testamentary capacity explained

Brain cancer signs, types and grades. Know yours.

How to increase the effectiveness of your lasting power of attorney

Personal injury compensation and divorce

Making gifts under Power of Attorney: a guide for Attorneys and Deputies

The advantages of discretionary Will trusts

Siblings and inheritance tax planning

Executors: beware of DWP claims against an estate

Executors: why you should advertise for creditors

Mutual Wills: should you have them?

Death, tax and ISAs

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