Debra WilliamsonMay 262 minFAQ's - Setting up a lifetime trust.I set up a lifetime trust and put a property in it. What happens if I want to sell the property? Lifetime tax planning is an excellent...
Debra WilliamsonJan 3, 20211 minDealing with inheritance tax and self-assessmentInheritance tax is a tax on the estate of someone who has died. There’s normally no Inheritance Tax to pay if the value of the estate is...
Debra WilliamsonJan 3, 20211 minHave your children flown the nest yet?Are you dealing with empty nest syndrome? If your children are in full-time work or have moved into homes of their own, you may be...
Debra WilliamsonJan 3, 20212 minUnderstanding the legal jargon: who can be an Attorney? You can choose a family member, friend, spouse or partner to be your Attorney. You can also ask a professional, such as a solicitor or...
Debra WilliamsonJan 3, 20211 minUnderstanding the stages of probate There are three key stages in the probate process: Valuing the estate Completing all the relevant IHT forms and applying for probate...
Debra WilliamsonJan 3, 20211 minHave you booked your free LPA review yet?At this free consultation, we will look at your current situation and help you identify the potential impact that not having a Lasting...
Debra WilliamsonJan 3, 20211 minHave you decided to DIY probate?You might think that doing probate yourself will save you money and that you can do it quicker yourself. If I can give you one piece of...
Debra WilliamsonJan 3, 20211 minHave you made time to create your LPA yet? It’s easy for creating a Lasting Power of Attorney to slip down your to-do list. None of us want to think about a time when we might not...
Debra WilliamsonJul 25, 20201 minCovid changes the way in which Wills are witnessed. For over 100 years The Wills Act 1837 has dictated how Wills are made valid. Section 9 of that Act states that a Will should be witnessed...
Debra WilliamsonJul 25, 20201 minHM courts and tribunals service contradicts the government in saying that as from Monday 27th July 2As from Monday anyone that attends court in England will have to wear a face mask. This is welcome news for many lawyers and directly...
Debra WilliamsonJun 17, 20201 minThe Importance of appointing a Parental GuardianFor all those people out there who think they are too young to make a Will, then you might find this article particularly interesting....
Debra WilliamsonJun 17, 20201 minIts Our Birthday!MDW Solicitors is delighted to be celebrating our first birthday. After 27 years of qualification, it has certainly been a year to...
Debra WilliamsonJun 8, 20201 minWhy bother in hiring a solicitor for probate?You may think dealing with an estate of a loved one or a friend is easy but as an executor or administrator you need to think carefully...
Debra WilliamsonJun 8, 20202 minGuide to probateWhen someone close to you dies the difficulties you face can be unbearable. The last thing a lot of people want to get involved in is...