Lost pensions – The missing billions
On average, individuals will work for 11 different employers during their lifetime. Consequently, an individual may have several pensions over the course of their working lives and there is always a...
View ArticleGetting a property back into use where an executor lacks capacity
What is the issue Administering an estate can take a considerable period of time, especially where the deceased owned a property. Anyone working with empty homes will have no doubt encountered...
View ArticleProviding for your children
Family relationships can be complicated. Richard Barlow rounds off the year with a look at some of the most common questions parents ask about providing for their children. My wife and I both have...
View ArticleRising Star Shines Brightest at Probate Awards
One of our talented young solicitors has received national industry recognition for his skills and ability in the probate sector. Oliver Simpson was crowned Young Practitioner of the Year at the...
View ArticleCare home fee cap: The impact on your estate
Changes are afoot to the way care home fees are charged. This month, Rosie Dixey outlines how they will impact on your estate… I’ve heard the government is going to cap care home fees. Does this mean I...
View ArticleEmpty Homes Week: Helping bring property back to use
As we come out of the Covid-19 pandemic, recent figures show the number of families on council housing waiting lists increased to 1.18 million in 2021 with 96,060 households living in temporary...
View ArticlePaperless possessions: Recording your digital assets
Paperless possessions pose a real problem for the executors of your estate. Clare Gorman explains why keeping records of all assets is so important… I have online bank accounts that don’t generate...
View ArticleDouble Shortlist Success at Probate Awards
We are proud to be representing Yorkshire at the national industry awards next month after reaching the finals in two categories. Taylor&Emmet is in the running for the Private Client Team of the...
View ArticleDoes marriage give an automatic right to your partner’s finances?
Marriage doesn’t give you an automatic right to your partner’s finances. As Nichola Barnes explains, without plans in place, vital funds could be inaccessible for months if one of you loses mental...
View ArticleIf I am married or in a civil partnership, do I really need a will?
Many people mistakenly believe a marriage or civil partnership negates the need for a will. This month, Rosie Dixey explains why this is simply not the case… If I am married or in a civil partnership,...
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