We’ve all probably heard a tale or two about predatory marriages, whether through the news or even perhaps someone you know where a vulnerable adult, often elderly or someone suffering from loneliness, isolation or cognitive decline, has been a victim of financial abuse. Typically, the [...]
I completed my Law Degree at Anglia Ruskin University in Chelmsford. In 2014 I went on to do my Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in Bloomsbury, London before embarking on my two-year training contract with a law firm in East Anglia. In [...]
When losing a loved one, it is easy to let emotions dictate important decisions when it comes to tying up the deceased’s affairs and this can sometimes cause disputes between family and friends if not everyone agrees, and this is why Executors are appointed. An [...]
Welcome to another edition of our series and in this article, we will look at the best practices and top tips to consider when searching for the right solicitor to write or update your Will. For many of us having a Will drawn up is [...]
As well as a Will, it is important to have a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place when preparing for the future. This allows you to nominate a relative or close friend as an Attorney who will be able to make decisions on your [...]
When preparing for the future, it’s important to have a Will in place. For many of us it appears at the bottom of a To-Do list and is something that you ‘must get round to’. Our Private Client team at Backhouse prepare Wills for clients [...]
In 2019, famous fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, best known for his involvement with brands such as Fendi and Chanel, passed away leaving a large sum of money, speculated to be around $1.5 million, to his beloved cat! This opened a discussion on how pet owners [...]
