It is fairly unusual for a couple to die in quick succession in the normal course of events, but this is sadly more commonplace during the coronavirus pandemic. Legally speaking, a number of interesting points arise in this situation, much beloved of those who set law school exams, but less frequently found in real life.... Continue Reading →
Coronavirus – making your Will and Lasting Powers of Attorney remotely.
We live in interesting times. Our everyday life has changed beyond recognition, for the time being. We all have many questions; for how long will the schools be closed? How exactly does Coronavirus spread? Why has Italy had so many deaths from Coronavirus? When will life get back to normal in the UK? Like the... Continue Reading →
Wills and Powers of Attorney via Skype
Gratuitous cute baby photo Chiltern Wills offers the option of a virtual meeting via Skype or FaceTime to discuss Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, for clients who would find this more convenient than a traditional meeting. I was so pleased to receive this lovely message from a client today: "I read about your firm... Continue Reading →
Can Power of Attorney be used after death?
Lasting Power of Attorney for Property and Financial Affairs No, a power of attorney cannot be used after death. When someone dies, their power of attorney ceases to operate. A power of attorney is only valid during the donor's lifetime. If you are the attorney for someone who has died, you should notify the Office... Continue Reading →
Stockpiling in Beaconsfield, to prepare for Coronavirus
Shelves empty of toilet rolls in Sainsburys Beaconsfield In these anxious times, we in Beaconsfield are pretty convinced that there's nothing Covid 19 can throw at us that we can't withstand, as long as we have sufficient quantities of loo roll. The shelves in Sainsburys' Maxwell Road branch in Beaconsfield are bare. Many people are... Continue Reading →
How to prepare for Coronavirus
Many people are wondering how to prepare for Coronavirus. Worryingly, 13 more cases of Coronavirus were confirmed in the UK today according to the BBC News, bringing the total number of UK cases to 36, including patients in London and Surrey. It seems inevitable now that the virus will spread more widely in the UK.... Continue Reading →
Why make a Will?
Below is my article entitled 'Why make a Will?', kindly published in the March 2020 edition of the Seer Green & Jordans Parish Magazine. Writing a Will is one of the most important things you will ever do to provide for your family’s future. It enables you to pass your assets down the generations tax-efficiently... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Chiltern Wills
I've recently braved getting in front of the camera to make a welcome video for the Chiltern Wills website! Here it is. https://youtu.be/3vZQOfREyrU If you'd like to discuss making your Will or Lasting Power of Attorney, please don't hesitate to get in touch. http://www.chilternwills.com