Along with no forced heirship in England and Wales (unlike in some other countries such as Spain), the law also states that you have the freedom to do as you please in relation to your assets. This is known as ‘testamentary freedom’. Therefore, the short answer is that there is read more...

What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? An LPA is a Deed by which you (the ‘donor’) can appoint someone you trust (the ‘attorney/s’) to deal with your finances on your behalf either as soon as it has been registered (finances only), or in respect of finances and your read more...

Marriage isn’t for everyone.  Some are quite happy being single.  Others are happy living together as a couple without ever feeling the need to formalise their arrangement by marriage or civil partnership.   In the modern world we live in, it might seem odd that being married could save you thousands, read more...