Leaving Gifts to Charity in your Will

Leaving Gifts to Charity in your Will

There is an interesting article in the news this week concerning the National Trust.  Grasmere Island in the Lake District is now, after over 120 years, coming into the ownership of the National Trust.  Grasmere Island was actually the reason the National Trust was...
Leaving Gifts to Charity in your Will

Lasting Powers of Attorney

It is an unfortunate reality that many people may find themselves in a position whereby they are not able to make decisions for themselves.  Should this happen, it falls to third parties (particularly family members) to look after you.   This may be harder than it...
Leaving Gifts to Charity in your Will

Mental Capacity: Fehily v Atkinson

To enter into a binding contract, both parties must be capable of doing so. By capable I mean that the parties are of sufficient age and have sufficient mental capacity to do so. Mental capacity often comes up when parties are trying to escape the effects of a...
Leaving Gifts to Charity in your Will

I am buying a property. Do I need a will?

A property is likely to be the most expensive purchase you will make in your lifetime. It is therefore essential you have peace of mind that, should anything unfortunate happen to you, you know to whom your share in the property and your other assets would go. As...