Jul 20, 2022 | Wills and Estates
What is a Power of Attorney? An attorney is someone who has the legal power to make decisions on your behalf. A Power of Attorney is a legal document that appoints someone to act on your behalf in particular financial or health related matters. This document can be prepared by a wills and estates solicitor,... Read More
Jul 15, 2022 | Family Law, Wills and Estates
A Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives a trusted person the legal authority to act for you and to make legally binding decisions on your behalf if you are unable to make these decisions yourself, such as in the case of serious illness. If you do not have a Power of Attorney... Read More
Jul 6, 2022 | Wills and Estates
Writing a Will can ease stress for both you and your loved ones by providing you with peace of mind that your assets will be dealt with in the way you decide. However, often people wonder if it is worth getting a lawyer to write a Will for them, or whether they can write it... Read More
Jun 28, 2022 | Wills and Estates
Through persistence and dedication, Etheringtons Solicitors successfully challenged a Will and recovered a significant sum for the rightful beneficiary, a Children’s Charity. A married couple with no children or relatives executed mirror Wills and left everything to a good cause – a charity for children. When the wife passed away, unbeknownst to the charity, the... Read More
Jun 25, 2022 | Wills and Estates
Making a Will can often feel like a daunting and unnecessary task. However, the unfortunate reality is that death is inevitable and proper creation of a Will is always an important task, regardless of the circumstances. In this article, we explore five of the most common objections to making a Will and why these objections... Read More
May 2, 2022 | Wills and Estates
The recent death of Gerald Cotten, former Chief Executive Officer of Canadian cryptocurrency exchange company, Quadriga CX, emphasises the importance of planning your electronic after-life. Mr Cotton’s death in India at the age of 30 has reiterated the chaos that can be created if digital assets have not been considered in an Estate plan. Mr... Read More
