For many people who are used to managing their lives and being independent, as they get older they often don’t realise the importance of ensuring that their finances are taken care of should they start to lose their mental capacity and independence. There may come a time when it becomes impossible for an older person…
Although there is a lot of information out there about protecting your hard earned assets when you are alive, it is surprising that so little publicity is given to the importance of making a Will so that your assets are distributed according to your wishes when you die. Leading local law firm Pictons, which also…
Do you ever think about what would happen if you were no longer able to handle your affairs? If you’re the one who always makes the financial decisions and pays the bills you may not realise that you could leave your family in dire straits if you become incapacitated in any way that will prevent…
Pictons is supporting The Ministry of Justice’s recently launched campaign, aimed at people from 25 to 50, to encourage them to make a Will and Lasting Powers of Attorney. Posters include a picture of a rugby scrum with the headline ‘Accidents happen’ and another states that ‘You think it will never happen to you’ with…
A 60 year old man who took care of his ageing aunt and lived with her for four years until she died has won an extraordinary case about a death bed gift. The beneficiaries under her Will, a series of animal charities, took the case to court. The man’s aunt had given him the deeds…