It’s not unexpected that managing a loved one’s digital assets after their passing is a duty that is becoming more and more prevalent as more and more areas of our life transfer to the digital realm. Due to its rising popularity, cryptocurrency is a digital asset that frequently makes news. Due to cryptocurrency’s early development …
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Trusts in Wills Many Wills may have a Trust written into them but there is often confusion surrounding the reasons why it has been included and what it means. It is important to remember that although the Trust in the Will is treated as coming into effect when a person dies, there may be some …
TV personality Kate Garraway’s publicized financial worries, due to her husband currently being in a coma in hospital due to the coronavirus, is a timely reminder of the importance of Lasting Power of Attorneys (LPAs). Kate’s husband Derek was diagnosed with coronavirus back in March. Although he is now testing negative for the illness he …
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The ongoing trend of leaving a digital legacy The ongoing trend of leaving a digital legacyBy the end of this century, the number of dead people on the popular social media network, Facebook, is expected to outnumber living members – turning it into the world’s biggest ‘virtual graveyard’. Additionally, a recent YouGov survey revealed that …
COVID-19 impacts probate applications in the UK In June, it was widely reported that HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) had been receiving a surge in probate applications. The Government tried to manage the surge in demand by hiring additional staff and upskilling existing staff to clear the backlog which resulted in average turnaround times …
Heterosexual civil partnerships are now legal After a landmark Supreme Court ruling, the Civil Partnerships Act 2004 has been amended to allow heterosexual couples to formalise their relationship with a civil partnership as an alternative to marriage. This took effect on 31st December 2019. With approximately 84,000 heterosexual couples expected to form civil partnerships in …
A refund scheme for those who have been overcharged for their power of attorney fees was launched on the 1st February 2018. In an announcement made by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), the refunds are being offered to those who may have been charged more than was necessary when they applied to register for powers …
The Government sets out new rules on Funeral Expenses Payments The government has announced several changes to the eligibility conditions relating to the Social Fund Funeral Expenses Payments scheme that will take effect from 2 April. The scheme allows people on a low income and in need of help to pay for a funeral to …
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