Here at legalmatters, we continue to do everything we possibly can to service our existing and new clients during these very difficult times. Our ability to provide remote services makes us stand out from the crowd. This means that you can deal with your will,
With the spread of coronavirus being ever more present, thoughts turn to protection in all its guises. We need to protect ourselves, our families and our businesses. Here at legalmatters, we are taking recommended precautions to enable our business to continue so that we can
Legalmatters are pleased to announce the appointment of Nigel Glennie as Managing Director. Nigel brings valuable commercial experience to legalmatters, having run his own enterprise for over thirty years. He replaces Martin Langan, who has become Chairman and Innovation Director. Martin Langan explained, “We are
When you write your Will, you need to name one or more Executors who will carry out the administration of your estate when the time comes. We look at what this entails and what you need to take into account when choosing someone to take
A Living Will, also known as an advance decision, is designed to be used during your lifetime and sets out your wishes in respect of your care and medical treatment. By making a Living Will, you can put in writing details of what is important
When someone dies, the first £325,000 of their estate is exempt from Inheritance Tax (IHT). If they don’t use all of this allowance, it can be transferred to their spouse’s or civil partner’s estate in due course. This is known as the transferable nil rate
When you lose someone you love it is always a difficult time. Having to deal with the paperwork involved in administering an estate after a death – and when you’re grieving – can be extremely upsetting. That’s why at legalmatters we will always try to
When making a Will, it is possible to leave someone a life interest in your property or assets. It may be more prudent in certain circumstances to leave your spouse or partner a life interest in your assets rather than giving them outright ownership. In
Nearly two million people are due a refund after the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) overcharged for registering a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). An LPA gives someone the right to manage your affairs after you become incapable of doing so. You can execute
Many families will have to pay more in probate fees from April 2019. That’s according to new proposals that see a hike in the cost of applying for probate. The Government has claimed that fees are necessary to fund an effective and fair court and