Jun 17, 2026 | Blog
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....
May 28, 2026 | Blog
One of the important aspects of a commercial lease at the end of the term is to how both parties namely landlord and tenant wish to deal with the reinstatement provisions in respect of tenant fitout works. It is important to draft the reinstatement clause carefully...
Nov 27, 2025 | Blog
The Budget announced on 26th November 2025 has made changes in relation to tax allowances and life planning considerations. We have provided an overview of the important changes below. Inheritance Tax During the Budget, the government have announced the...
Oct 31, 2025 | Blog
Changes are on the horizon for Lasting Power of Attorneys (LPAs), with plans to modernise the current paper-based process and bring in a new digital system. The Powers of Attorney Act 2023 set out the proposed reforms, outlining the planned digital process to both...
Oct 21, 2025 | Blog
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...
Aug 19, 2025 | Blog
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