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What Happens When a Person Dies Intestate?
If a person dies intestate in the UK, it means they passed away without making a valid will. In such…
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If I Have a Will do I also Need Probate?
Whether or not probate is required in the UK depends on various factors, including the assets and liabilities left behind…
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Don’t Leave it Too Late to Take out an LPA
According to the Society of Will Writers, there is a common misconception that losing mental capacity only happens to older…
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Estate Planning for a Second Marriage
Estate planning for a second marriage can be complex, as it often involves multiple spouses, children, and assets. This is a…
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Estate Planning Tips for Blended Families
Estate planning for blended families can be complex, as it often involves multiple spouses, children, and assets. If you’re part…
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Dealing with the Financial Affairs of Someone Who Has Died
Dealing with the financial affairs of someone who has died can be a challenging and emotional task, but there are…
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Common Mistakes When It Comes to an LPA
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone you trust to make…
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Measures to Take if a Will is Lost
Losing a will can cause complications when it comes to the distribution of the deceased person’s assets. However, the actions…
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Factors That Can Impact on Your Will
There are many factors which can impact on your will whether it be ensuring it is valid and to have…
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Protecting Your Estate
Protecting your estate can involve a variety of measures, depending on your specific circumstances and goals. The team at Swansea…
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Making A Will Your Business
Most people will have made a personal will by now, particularly if they are married, in a civil partnership or…
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When Do I Need a Lasting Power of Attorney?
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone you trust to make…
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The Probate Process Explained
Most of us have heard about probate at some time or another, even if we don’t understand the actual process….
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Estate Administration Explained
Estate administration in the UK refers to the process of managing and distributing the assets of a deceased person. This…
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What Does Witnessing a Will Involve?
If you’re planning on making a will, for it to be legally binding your signature must be witnessed by two…
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What is a Health and Welfare LPA?
You’ve probably heard the term Lasting Power of Attorney or an LPA for short. Unfortunately, most of us tend to…
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What is a Statutory Will and When Would You Need One?
According to the Society of Will Writers, only about a third of the people in the UK have made a…
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What is a Statutory Will and When Would You Need One?
According to the Society of Will Writers, only about a third of the people in the UK have made a…
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Benefits of Having a Property Trust in Place
What are the benefits of having a Property Trust in place and do I actually need one are some of…
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Put Your Affairs in Order this New Year
It’s that time of year when many of us decide to make a number of New Year’s Resolutions which mainly…
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Christmas Gifts Can Impact on your Will
We all love to spend time with family and friends at Christmas, a time when many of us give and…
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Creation and Termination of Ordinary Power of Attorney
An Ordinary Power of Attorney (OPA) is a legal document that allows someone, known as the donor, to grant authority…
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Give Yourself the Gift of Peace of Mind this Christmas
Black Friday is over and many of us have started to make inroads into the Christmas shopping list. That said, have…
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A Guide to Advance Decisions or Living Wills
In the realm of healthcare decision-making, advance decisions, commonly referred to as living wills, have become increasingly important. These legal…
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Why You Should Use Professional Will Storage
Many documents these days come in multiple, certified copies that can be provided as evidence of the document’s authority. This is…
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The Consequences of Not Having a Will
Most of us work hard during our lives to keep ourselves and our families safe and protected as well as…
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The Importance of Making Provisions in Your Will
There can be more to making a will than just deciding who is to inherit which part of your estate…
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Why Appoint Swansea Legal Solutions For Your LPA
At Swansea Legal Solutions we are often asked: “Do I really need a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and can…
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The Importance of having a Health & Welfare Power of Attorney in Place
In an article published by the Society of Will Writers they explain the consequences of not having a Health and…
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What is a Trust – that is the Question?
One of the questions we are often asked at Swansea Legal Solutions is what is a trust? A trust is…
