There has never been a more important time to look out for oneself and those whom we hold dear. The daily news is enough for everyone to bunker down or escape. We are, sadly, stuck in an increasing mire of restrictions. The effect on the economy is massive...
The Government has announced proposals to change the way probate fees are calculated, and for many it won't be for the better. In England and Wales, probate fees – paid when administering someone's estate after they die – will now be...
If you applied for a lasting power of attorney (LPA) between 1 April 2013 and 31 March 2017, you can claim a partial refund of up to £54 per LPA. It’s not often that the Government decides to give refunds, but the launch of the LPA refund scheme...
Every business owner, director, partner or sole trader should prepare a Lasting Power of Attorney as part of an effective business continuity plan. As a business owner I’m sure you have considered what would happen in the event of your death...
As it is Dementia Awareness week we wanted to share with our local community the very exciting news that Fieldings Porter is supporting Dementia Friends, an Alzheimer’s Society initiative, to help people develop an understanding of dementia and turn it...