John Murphy AIPWSep 6, 20182 minMaking an Attorneys life easierThe Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has issued updated advice for those appointed attorneys for both Property & Financial and Health...
John Murphy AIPWMay 1, 20182 minDevil very much in the detailIn an effort to dilute the impact of Inheritance Tax (IHT) the UK Government announced measures that would mean a couple having an...
John Murphy AIPWApr 26, 20182 minReturn of the 'Dementia Tax'?The head of the NHS has reportedly re-ignited the debate in respect of the 'dementia tax'. Simon Stevens has said that the cost of care...
John Murphy AIPWApr 18, 20181 minHMRC commits to deadlineThe HMRC has responded to complaints about responding in a timely manner to decisions on IHT400 forms. To help Personal Representatives...
John Murphy AIPWApr 11, 20181 minKeeping the Bailliffs from your doorWe've all seen programmes such as The Sherrifs are Coming and Don't Pay We'll Take It Away that show just how distressing small claims...
John Murphy AIPWMar 28, 20182 minUnintended ConsequencesMirror Wills are usually very straightforward and if one person dies the other would inherit. However, a recent case heard in the High...
John Murphy AIPWMar 8, 20182 minThanks for Nothing, PartnerMany couples choose not to formalise their relationship either through marriage or civil partnership. Whilst this is a personal choice it...
John Murphy AIPWFeb 21, 20182 minFCA encouraging online PoA'sIn a recent proposal the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recommended that Powers of Attorney should no longer require a 'wet'...
John Murphy AIPWFeb 3, 20182 minProtecting those we leave behind.The law of Intestacy in England and Wales can have far reaching effects on those who survive a deceased person. When we decide not to...
John Murphy AIPWFeb 1, 20182 minDib Dib Dob Dob - Like a Scout, Be PreparedThere is no escape from the fact that when a client instructs a will to be prepared that they have to collect together a lot of...
