by FMC Team | Nov 13, 2014 | Wills & Probate
Recently a young couple in their 30’s came in to see me to make Lasting Powers of Attorney. They explained that it was something they knew they probably should do but it had never seemed very urgent until one their fathers was knocked down by a bus while celebrating...
by FMC Team | Aug 8, 2014 | Wills, Wills & Probate
Buttons, my Labrador retriever, did very little retrieving over his lifetime. Mainly he buried his treasured possessions in the garden and then forgot about them. I am afraid Buttons’s approach to storage solutions is not unique to canines. I have seen people with a...
by FMC Team | Feb 27, 2014 | Wills & Probate
The erosion of assets as a result of long-term care costs is becoming a concern for many. We are living longer and consequently professional care may become a necessity for many of us. Care Legislation The NHS and Community Care Act 1990 obliges Local Authorities to...
by FMC Team | Jan 2, 2014 | Wills & Probate
When someone dies there are many things to sort out. When we are grieving for the loss of someone we loved, this can seem overwhelming. The first thing to do If a person dies at home you should call their GP who will give you a medical certificate showing the cause...
by FMC Team | Oct 31, 2013 | Dispute Resolution, Litigation, Wills & Probate
Contested Wills Dealing with disputes over family finances or inheritance can be stressful and emotional. No one wants to be in a position of having to fight family members or friends after the death of a loved one. However, there can be genuine reasons for a dispute...
by FMC Team | Sep 5, 2013 | Wills & Probate
Who will manage my money if I can’t? Most people know that if they care about what happens to their money, property or belongings when they die then they need to make a Will. But what about what happens when you are still alive but can’t manage those things yourself?...
