Jason Cherrington

LATEST ARTICLES ( 133 )

• Guidance On Making A Will

  

  Making A Last Will Testament Making a Will is essential and unless your circumstances change significantly, is something most people only have to do once. Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Will Writing Versus Estate Planning

  

  According to a recent survey by Investec a large number of people in the UK have yet to make Will. The majority of the people they surveyed plan to make a Will... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• What is a Trust?

  

  Trusts can be used to control the distribution of a persons (the Settlor's) property and assets. This is achieved by either the creation of a Trust within a Wil... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• What is an Asset Protection Trust

  

  An Asset Protection Trust is a form of Life Interest Trust or Discretionary Trust that is created by the Settlor (the person gifting the asset into trust) durin... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Changes to Intestacy Rules 2014

  

  On the 1st of October 2014 the Inheritance and Trustees Powers Act 2014 came into force. In England Wales If you die without making a Will, then your estate... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Making a Will FAQ'S

  

  Making a Will brings you peace of mind that should you die your estate goes to your loved ones, making a Will not only ensures the right people benefit from you... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Scotland Independence Referendum Impact on Estate Planning

  

  On Thursday 18th of September 2014 Scottish voters will go to the polls to cast their YES or NO vote on whether Scotland should sever its ties with the UK and... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Simplified Lasting Powers of Attorney Forms to Be Introduced

  

  The number of Lasting Powers of Attorney applications submitted to the Office of the Public Guardian has increased significantly in recent years, with 200,000... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Applying for Exemption Or Remission of LPA Application Fees

  

  When a donor makes an application to register a Lasting Power of Attorney they may be entitled to an Exemption or Remission of the application fee based on thei... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Avoiding Invalid Powers of Attorney

  

  An recent paper entitled "Avoiding Invalid Provisions in your LPA‟ written by Jill Martin who is a Legal Adviser to the the Public Guardian, aims to explain... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• What is a Certificate Provider?

  

  In order for a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) to be valid and registered with the Office of the Public Guardian, it must contain at least one certificate (two... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Providing For Pets In Your Will

  

  What will happen to your pets when you die? Worrying about what would happen to family pets if you were to die before them is a common concern. Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Probate Options For Swearing An Oath

  

  As part of the process of applying for probate you will need to complete the PA1 Probate Application Form and the IHT205 Inheritance Tax Form and send or take... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Changes to IHT Taxation of Trusts

  

  The latest HMRC Inheritance Tax Consultation Paper entitled A fairer way of calculating trust charges indicates that Changes to the IHT taxation of trusts will... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• EPN Network Membership Review Updated

  

  Back in March 2014 I wrote a blog post entitled Estate Planners Network (EPN) Accredited Membership EPN provide a support and development network for Will... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Google Launches Removal Request For Your Online Footprint

  

  Recently the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that certain users can ask search engines to remove results. The results that can be removed are for... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• The Care Act 2014

  

  On the 14th of May 2014 the Care Act 2014 received royal ascent and is now law. The Care Act 2014 brings with it major reforms to adult social care and support... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• What Invalidates A Will?

  

  If you are considering making a Home Made DIY Will you need to be aware that a Will is not considered to be valid if it does not fulfill the requirements of... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Intestacy Rules of England & Wales

  

  In England Wales If you die without making a Will, the State makes one for you. The state does this by following a set of Statutory Legacies known as the Rule... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• What is a Memorandum of Wishes ?

  

  Commonly a Memorandum of Wishes is a document that is used in conjunction with a Trust. However it can also be used as a letter of wishes with a Standard Will t... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL