Title Research launch brand new ‘dealing with overseas assets’ guide
Estate administration is rarely straightforward. Typically, there is an extensive list of tasks that need to be completed when administering a deceased person’s estate. You will need to gather in all the assets which can often involve handling overseas shares and funds. Every country has different rules, processes and forms to verify, transfer or sell […]
Solicitor Struck Off For Illegally Backdating Enduring Power of Attorney
A solicitor has been struck off the register for illegally backdating an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) in order to help save his client money. The Solicitor’s Disciplinary Tribunal found that the respondent, Robert Henry Foster had been dishonest and lacked integrity. Although the incident did not benefit him financially, his actions brought the profession […]
Brexit Causing Legacy Income Growth To Slow Considerably
The UK has been lost in a fog of uncertainty since the referendum result to leave the EU in 2016. Since then, income legacy growth has been slowing. According to Legacy monitoring specialists, Legacy Foresight, there may be mixed fortunes for charities as difficult economic conditions could deter people from making legacy bequests. Following the […]