Category: Estate Planning
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Executors: 7 factors to consider when deciding who to appoint
Earlier this week I outlined what an executor was. In my article today I highlight 7 important considerations when deciding who to appoint in the role.
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A final act of love: Why making a Will is the ultimate gift
Completing a Will is easy to put off. It is easy to see it as “just a piece of paper”. And to you, the person making the Will, that is ultimately what it is. After all, you will never use it even once during your lifetime. Whilst it may not alter anything for you, it…
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Attorney Assistance: 5 Simple steps to verify an LPA
Are you appointed as an attorney, want to support your loved one, but unsure how do you verify the LPA to organizations? My article explains how to in 5 simple steps.
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3 important considerations before you make a lifetime gift
Lifetime gifts to loved ones can be hugely life-changing for the recipient. They can greatly impact their lives. If you are considering making a gift to a loved one, make sure you consider these three points first.
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What is more important than your Will?
Speaking on his podcast, Martin Lewis stated that he thinks Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are arguably more important than Wills – The Martin Lewis Podcast – Grown Up Stuff: (Free) Wills & (even more important) Power of Attorney – BBC Sounds. He is absolutely right. When considering putting our legal affairs in order, most…
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Do you know how you hold your home? Why is it important?
A client recently asked me to assist with their Will and estate planning, which included a property portfolio. Whilst the client was certain that they owned the properties as tenants in common with the other co-owner, I checked each of their titles. It was a good job that I did check as in this case,…
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Estate Planning: A Guide to your First Time – The Bake
Today is the final part of my three part introductory guide to estate planning. In it I have suggested that estate planning is like baking. My wife didn’t agree with me but I would love to know what you think. Have your say in the poll in my article!
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Estate Planning: A Guide to you First time – Measuring and Mixing
For those of you who are new to estate planning or want to know more about what is involved, take a read of part two of my three part series. in this, I continue to explain estate planning through the medium of baking. Part two is all about measuring and mixing …
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Estate Planning: A Guide for your first time – Ingredients
Putting in place a Will is a crucial part of your estate planning. If you have never previously obtained legal advice, it can be difficult to know what you need for the meeting. And me taking about ingredients probably doesn’t shed much light. All will be explained in this, the first of my three part…
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Welcome to The Thomas Hazlewood Blog
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