Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors' Blog Articles & Resources in Dorset

Can I give my inheritance to someone else without paying inheritance tax? 21 August 2020

It is possible in some circumstances to vary a person’s Will after they have died. You can do this by signing a document called a Deed of Variation.  

Who should I appoint as my attorney? 14 August 2020

Making a power of attorney is a big decision. It is important to take time to think about how the document will be used and who is best placed to act on your behalf.

Am I personally liable if I make a mistake dealing with a deceased person’s Estate? 17 July 2020

Executors and Administrators have a fiduciary duty. They are obliged to calculate the inheritance tax liability, settle the estate’s debts and pay the inheritance to the beneficiaries.

How does the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill affect Pension Sharing Orders? 03 July 2020

The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill introduces no fault divorce 01 July 2020

How can I provide for my grandchildren under my Will? 16 June 2020

People often pay an inheritance to their children in the hope that it will be passed down the family line in due course. Yet in recent years, there has been a shift in focus with grandchildren receiving gifts under Wills. 

IMPORTANT CORONAVIRUS ANNOUNCEMENT 28 May 2020

Coronavirus Update – 1 June 2020

The latest guidance on pensions on divorce 12 May 2020

Pensions are an important asset which can cause problems between a married couple in divorce proceedings. The recent significant drop in the Stock Market has affected many pensions.

Can you change maintenance arrangements during the Coronavirus pandemic? 01 May 2020

How can you co-parent effectively during the Coronavirus pandemic if separated? 28 April 2020

Where parents are living in different households, the Government has clarified the advice on how to approach co-parenting.