GP & Co.Jul 8, 20204 min readDo you really want to avoid paying for care?Life is about balance. We know that you want to make sure that your family benefit from your estate but have you also considered that you...
GP & Co.Jun 17, 20204 min readDo I really need a Will?Wills aren’t just for “old people.” Nobody knows what is around the corner and having a Will in place can make things much easier for...
GP & Co.May 6, 20204 min readInheritance Tax and the Residence Nil Rate BandYour 2020 Update The 6th of April sees the start of the new tax year and with a new tax year comes new tax rules, including the dreaded...
GP & Co.Apr 27, 20202 min readLasting Power of Attorney- A Case StudyThe story of Mr and Mrs Wilson Mr and Mrs Wilson have a joint bank account that all of the bills are paid out of, it has a balance of...
GP & Co.Apr 6, 20202 min readMaking a Will whilst Self-IsolatingTechnology can be a wonderful thing and is making the lives of many people who are currently self-isolating much easier. We have had...
GP & Co.Mar 16, 20204 min readCan I give the house to my children now? Who doesn’t want to avoid paying for their care fees or inheritance tax? Whilst there are legitimate ways to help lower your exposure,...
GP & Co.Feb 10, 20203 min readDifference between Tenants in Common and Joint TenantsNow, the terms "tenant" can cause confusion for most, and leave you thinking that this doesn't apply to you as you own your property....
GP & Co.Nov 20, 20192 min readWhat is the difference between CILEx and SRA?In short: Very little. Chartered Institution of legal Executives (CILEx) and Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) are both authorised...
GP & Co.Oct 18, 20194 min readWhat is a Deputyship Order?A Deputyship Order is very similar to a Lasting Power of Attorney in that it allows an appointed person (a Deputy) to act on your behalf...
GP & Co.Sep 24, 20193 min readWhat is a Lasting Power of Attorney and why do I need one?Without these documents in place, you could be leaving your family with a very costly application to the Court of Protection. Thinking...