Probate, Wills, Trusts And Lasting Powers Of Attorney Articles
How does Probate work? We provide a helpful guide and video to help the recently bereaved and others to learn a bit more about Probate...
This article looks at LPAs, what they are for and the authority they give...find out more
Uncovering the impact of unqualified advisors in the estate planning sector - comments on the STEP Wills and Trusts Report 2023...
Lawson-West Solicitors has been shortlisted for the 'Solicitor Firm of the Year - Midlands' award at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2023
Our Probate and Wills team looks at the US argument over which one of Aretha Franklin's Wills is valid...
We're very proud to share a selection of our recent client reviews!
In the news - conservative MPs and others are putting pressure on Rishi Sunak to scrap Inheritance Tax (IHT). We look at IHT basics, alternatives to IHT and when IHT is payable...
Associate Solicitor in our Wills, Trusts and Probate team, Sophie Forsyth, discusses whether discretionary trusts are a good idea for care home expenses...
Between 2002 and 2011 the government offered a Child Trust Fund Scheme with cash incentive. We discuss the problems for thousands of disabled children experiencing difficulty in accessing their trust fund money...now that they turn 18...
After 66 years of marriage and exclusion from his Will, Mrs Kaur successfully brought a claim for reasonable financial provision against her late husband's estate...
Sophie Forsyth is delighted to have successfully completed the STEP Diploma with Distinction and admitted to STEP as a full TEP member...
Lawson-West Solicitors is delighted to announce Harry Mellors has qualified as a Solicitor...
We have been going through a cost of living crisis for almost a year, and if you’ve been thinking about making a Will for some time then you may also have been wondering what the process and the cost would be...
At Lawson-West Solicitors we are proud to be a member of the National Free Wills Network...
Most people struggle to make a Will, but an LPA as well? What are the risks of not having one? There are more risks than you'd think. We share LPA genuine scenarios, illustrating the risks and consequences that few are prepared for...
We look at the top 5 reasons why you SHOULD make a Will...
There is a government service called "Tell Us Once", aimed at helping the bereaved inform organisations about the death of a loved one....
We are delighted to be awarded as 'Highly Commended' in the British Wills and Probate Awards held last night in Birmingham...
You are invited to attend our Leicester Business Festival seminar event on Future-Proofing Wealth...
Lawson-West Solicitors has been shortlisted for the "Outstanding Employee Experience" award at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2022
Read more about Trust Registration Service (TRS) requirements and the registration deadline of 1st September...
New laws regarding trusts come into force on 1 September 2022 requiring formal registration of trusts...read more
What happens when the person who has the authority to deal with the estate is unable to make decisions and carry out their role as an Executor? Solicitor Sophie Forsyth explains...
Solicitor Phoebe Skarlatos explains...
Vicky Jones celebrates 25 years at Lawson-West this week. Congratulations to Vicky! Find out more about her career...
Natalie Aldrich is to take part in 20-mile Massey Ferguson tractor run for charity...
Solicitor Sophie Forsyth explains...
Laura Brown looks at 'Enduring Powers of Attorney' [EPAs] and whether or not they remain valid or need reviewing...
A horror-story example of how children could fail to inherit from their deceased father...
Vicky Jones is delighted to have successfully completed the STEP Diploma with Distinction and admitted to STEP as a full TEP member.
What are the basics of inheritance tax, how to reduce it and how to avoid it...
The contested probate case in Reeves v Drew & Ors - how ‘untruthful evidence’ invalidated a will which attempted to divert a £multi-million asset fortune away from rightful beneficiaries...
Who to choose as an Executor in your Will is an important decision. You need to choose ideally 2 or more people who you trust to follow the instructions laid out in your Will (although in some cases you can have only one executor). These people need to be able to deal with disagreements that may arise and, if necessary, they need to be able to find fair solutions to any such problems.
Business owners are busy people and sometimes fail to think of the risks and implications for their business should they pass away unexpectedly...
Solicitor Sophie Forsyth discusses 'lack of capacity' - often associated with mental health issues, brain injury or illness and dementia - how it is defined and determined...
Join our Oadby Breakfast Networking group at Starbucks on Thursday 6th January...see more
Our monthly Business Breakfast Networking Club, A6 NETWORK CONNECT, is open to any Leicestershire business attendee and is held monthly on the First Thursday of every month at Starbucks in Oadby.
Phoebe Skarlatos is a member of Lawson West's Probate, Trusts and Wills department. This week she heard the good news about completing her Masters...
How to pay for the funeral of a loved one - when you don't have access to their savings? Probate and Wills Solicitor, Phoebe Tranter, explains the options....
How long does it take for a deceased person's estate to achieve Grant of Probate from the UK Probate Registry? Well, longer than you'd think...
Join the A6 Network Connect networking group at our next get together at Starbucks in Oadby on Thursday 4th November...
Everybody knows somebody they would choose NOT to leave anything to upon their death. But what if you died unexpectedly and young like Jemima - a will states who should inherit and who should not - but Jemima didn't make a will !
Try our amazing staff recipe for this month from our very own Senior Private Client Solicitor, Natalie Aldrich. Tasty pork chops with roasted potatoes, parsnips and apples.
Join the A6 Network Connect networking group at our next get together at Starbucks in Oadby on Thursday 7th October...
When you have been appointed as an Attorney or Deputy for a family member or friend who has lost mental capacity, are you able to make a financial gift on their behalf? In some circumstances, yes you can...read more
In this article we look at Statutory Wills - What are they and when are they necessary?
Splitting up from a relationship is the time to think about your new circumstances and how to protect your interests, especially where children or pensions might be concerned...
Vicky Jones, Lawson West Director, has been recognised for excellence and high achievement in 2021 STEP Excellence Awards! Read more about her amazing achievement...
