Hi David Thanks so much for your question – and a super one it is too! The ambiguity around the point you raise is not OK! I am trying to get some sort of certainty on exactly this point, as it seems not only is it unclear for the public and legal profession, but there seems to be confusion too [...]

Hi - and thank you for reaching out.  Deeds of name change for children do need quite a bit putting together -with various 'exhibits' needing to be attached.  Technically, yes we can help.  Have you had a lawyer put the deed and exhibits together for you ?

Hi, and thank you for your query about whether you can use a different certificate provider for each of the two types of lasting power of attorney (LPA) – Finance, and Health & Care. The answer is yes, it is perfectly OK to use a different certificate provider on each of the two LPAs. The critical thing is that the [...]

Eleanor – thanks so much for reaching out. This is a great question, and raises some interesting points. So, interestingly, cash legacies take priority of residuary estate. So for example (slightly different point to your question), if someone dies with an estate worth £1,000, and a will leaving £1,000 to charity, and residuary estate to spouse, the charity get their [...]

Thanks for this great question. I am of the view that HMRC guidance on this is a tad ambiguous. Having raised with HMRC a question along those lines recently, the guidance we were given is that the excepted estates thresholds (£3mil/£325k NRB etc) apply AFTER the deduction of ‘all exemptions and reliefs’, and so they did not want an IHT400. [...]

A great question – and thanks for reaching out. The basic rule is that fixed cash legacies are just that – and are paid in accordance with the amounts stated in the will. The residuary estate is what ‘bears the liabilities’. There is a further point to be mindful of, and that is the personal liability of executors where there is a [...]

This sounds like a potential discrimination issue. We’d need full details and to get you formally onboarded as a client in order to advise. Please email us at employment@Qlaw.co.uk with more information and any documents so we can confirm a fixed fee for the first stage of work. We look forward to helping you.

Hi and thank you for your excellent question. The assessment of assets is a question of fact, and as such if your son now owns half he owns half! Of course, this should be reflected correctly in the legal title, and if it is not you may wish to put this right sooner than later? This is something QLAW and [...]

This question stemmed from our blog post about why your conveyancing solicitor will need ID. Check it out HERE: https://qlaw.co.uk/conveyancing/why-does-my-conveyancing-solicitor-need-id/

Hi Brian – and thanks so much for your query/question (a good one at that!) So, as with any solicitors practice, we need to verify client’s identification – something that it is of particular importance with conveyancing given the scope for money laundering. Biometric ID is by far the most advanced and therefore safe form of ID, and of course [...]