Georgia Collier – Associate
Georgia is an Associate in our Bristol Private Capital team specialising in estate planning, Wills and trusts
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Intestacy rules change but co-habiting partners still lose out
The position of both co-habitants and surviving spouses can be protected, and unplanned for inheritance tax bills avoided, by drawing up a Will rather than relying on “the one size fits all” provisions laid down by the intestacy rules.
The dangers of homemade Wills
Homemade Wills can be dangerous and give rise to numerous problems, including family disputes and estate administration issues. Contact a Wills solicitor on 0800 652 8025. Free initial consultation. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.
Testamentary capacity explained
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.
How to increase the effectiveness of your lasting power of attorney
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.
The advantages of discretionary Will trusts
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 an initial consultation with a Wills specialist. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.
Siblings and inheritance tax planning
The vexed question of the position of siblings under UK Inheritance tax (IHT) law has again received some coverage in the media.
Executors: beware of DWP claims against an estate
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 an initial consultation.
Executors: why you should advertise for creditors
We explain why advertising for creditors can help protect executors from personal liability to the deceased’s debt. For advice, call 0800 652 8025. Award winning national firm based in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.
Mutual Wills: should you have them?
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 an initial consultation. National firm - based in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.
Death, tax and ISAs
Our specialists explain when inheritance tax is payable on ISAs and when it can be avoided.