We have always worked hard at Bennett Griffin to help protect, educate, share experiences and hopefully prevent our clients from falling foul to the financial scams and fraudulent activity that exists on and offline in today's world. When we were...
Read more...
We recently commented on a proposal by businesswoman Gina Miller to change the law to allow for Wills to be signed digitally and for Wills to be witnessed via video-conferencing. The Ministry Of Justice has recently announced that video witnessed...
Read more...
With the uncertainty surrounding the easing of and possible re-implementation of lockdown measures in the wake of Covid-19, there are calls for the reform of many processes and legislation that affect how people go about their lives. One such...
Read more...
It is generally when something uncertain that has happened in a person’s, or a loved ones life that they come to seek professional legal advice about Lasting Powers of Attorney. The Covid-19 pandemic has shown how important it is to have...
Read more...
It has been over 2 months since the Covid pandemic changed the way we live, work and interact and whilst the lockdown shows some signs of easing and signs of normality begin to spring up, the continuing issue surrounding Covid cases in Care Homes...
Read more...
By Tania Clapham, Head of Private Client Department Throughout the country and indeed the world, some industries have slowed down or halted entirely. The legal world is no exception to this. All our departments are still operational, albeit from...
Read more...
Of the adult population, 2/3rds do not have a Will and only 8% have a registered Lasting Power of Attorney. This can cause potential issues for family members when it comes to organising the affairs of the individuals, when this can be sorted out in...
Read more...
Last week the Lord Chancellor announced that there will be an increase to the Statutory Legacy to the surviving spouse where a person dies intestate (having no valid Will) on or after 6 February 2020. The increase is £20,000, from £250,000 to...
Read more...
The death of a loved one, whether they are a friend or a relative, will obviously be an emotional time for everybody. Therefore it can come as a shock to discover that the Last Will and Testament of the deceased does not reflect what was expected...
Read more...
“Probate” is an often mis-used term. It is often used to describe the process of administering an estate, from start to finish. In fact, a “Grant of Probate” is a document produced by the Court that proves the Executor has the legal...
Read more...