Joint ownership of property
There are two types of joint ownership of property, beneficial joint tenancy or tenancy in common. It is most important to ensure that you have the right kind of joint ownership. If you hold property...
View ArticleHow can i protect my estate against care home fees?
With an ageing population more and more people are concerned that the value of their estates will be reduced to fund future care home accommodation. Many Clients ask if there is anything they can do...
View ArticleAdult claims against a parent’s estate
This article takes a brief look at the possibility of an adult child, who may have been excluded from their parent’s Will, making a claim against their parent’s estate and the steps that can be taken...
View ArticleLiving Wills
Living Wills When you are unwell and unable to make your own decisions about your treatment or future care or to communicate these to your doctor, you are said to ‘lack capacity’. This may happen if,...
View ArticleRemember A Charity Week 2013 – 9 to 15 September
Blocks Solicitors are a Campaign Supporter of Remember A Charity. Remember A Charity was formed in 2000 and now has over 140 of the UK’s favourite charities, who work together to encourage more people...
View ArticleDigital Lasting Power of Attorney
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has recently introduced a digital tool whereby it is possible to create and register a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) online. However, it is still necessary to...
View Article‘Summer’ budget private client implications
George Osborne has announced that there will be an interim ‘summer’ budget on 8th July. We can also expect a second Finance Bill. There are a number of measures of interest that are of particular...
View ArticleBLOCKS SOLICITORS ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO LEAVE A GIFT TO CHARITY IN THEIR WILL...
Local law firm Blocks Solicitors has shown its support for ‘Remember a Charity in your Will Week’ (7th – 13th September 2015) by reducing their fees for Wills by 10% for new instructions taken during...
View ArticleLater Life Matters- Event
An opportunity to hear from experts on issues that matter when planning for later life Talks include: Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Asset Protection and Inheritance Tax, New Pension Changes, The...
View ArticleWill Month February 2016
Will Month February 2016 We are taking part in Age UK Suffolk Will month. In order to be able to make your Will you shall need to contact Age UK Suffolk on 01473 359911 with your chosen Solicitor....
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