What is a Lasting Power of Attorney and why do I need one?

Imagine you have a joint account with your partner and he or she is unable to manage money due to something like dementia. Should this happen, the bank can freeze a joint account making it impossible for you to access any of your money. This could be disastrous in the short time and involve a […]
What can we expect from a Conservative Government following the General Election?

This week we are taking a look at the key pledges made by the Conservative party and what we can expect from them in the next five years, a lot of which was included in the recent Queen’s speech (May 2015). They have promised to: Increase the Inheritance Tax threshold on family homes to £1 […]