Intergenerational wealth transfers: The vital role of financial advisers
Kings Court Trust’s 2017 research paper, ‘Passing on the pounds: The rise of the UK’s inheritance economy’, revealed that £5.5 trillion is expected to pass between generations between 2017 and 2047. This represents an unprecedented amount of wealth transfers, which pose both opportunities and risks for the wealth management industry. So, what role does a […]
My dementia diagnosis – Alastair Stewart OBE
Today’s Wills and Probate’s podcast host David Opie spoke to veteran broadcaster Alastair Stewart OBE, who, in a frank discussion, shares his experiences of living with dementia and highlights the importance of dementia awareness for wills and probate lawyers. “Be prepared, because the person who turns up might be that bloke who used to read […]
Powers of Attorney Act 2023: Proposed reforms to lasting powers of attorney
Antonia Ridley-Hughes and Cecily Hayton from the Private Client Advisory team at Birketts LLP examine the proposed changes to lasting powers of attorney, and the issues a more modern, digital system could present to some older and vulnerable people. The Powers of Attorney Act 2023, which received Royal Assent on 18 September 2023, introduced […]