Lasting Powers of Attorney:  Gift giving as an Attorney

Lasting Powers of Attorney:  Gift giving as an Attorney

Lasting Powers of Attorney for Property and Finances allow a person (the doner) to appoint someone, known as an attorney, to act on their behalf to make decisions relating to their property and finances.  This authority extends to when the person has lost capacity....
Powers of Attorney registration fees to increase

Powers of Attorney registration fees to increase

The Office of Public Guardian (“OPG”) is the government department who in addition to supervising attorneys and deputies also arrange the registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Attorney. The current OPG fee for registration is £82 and this...
Video Will Witnessing Law Ends

Video Will Witnessing Law Ends

The temporary legislation allowing video witnessing of Wills has come to an end. Remote Witnessing The amendment to the Wills Act 1837 was put in place during the national lockdowns. It allowed the signing of Wills to be witnessed online using video links such as...
Pension Awareness Week 2023

Pension Awareness Week 2023

Every September, Pension Awareness Week helps to raise awareness of the importance of pensions and improve the financial well-being of people across the UK in their retirement. This year, Pension Awareness Week is running from Monday 11th September to Friday 15th...