by Portcullis Legals | Jan 7, 2019 | Advice, Wills
This recent example of battles over Wills and inheritances clearly demonstrates the need for all parties to try and act in an honourable and decent way. You should not ever forget that this all happens at a time when everyone is grieving at the loss of a loved one....
by Portcullis Legals | Nov 20, 2018 | Advice, Wills
We all know how much hard work goes in to earning money, paying mortgages, trying to save for a rainy day et al. So why is it in our experience, that so many smart and intelligent adults in the UK don’t plan ahead by putting a legally valid Will in place? A...
by Portcullis Legals | Jun 5, 2018 | Advice, News, Probate
Probate has been highlighted as a project within the Government’s new programme of reform for the UK courts and tribunals service. The government have reported that work has begun on “a very ambitious programme of court reform, which aims to bring new technology and...
by Portcullis Legals | Nov 6, 2017 | Advice, Wills
MD, Trevor worth has seen this literally hundreds of times over the past three decades and in his role on the Legal Services Board Advisory Panel in London… Buy cheap, you end up buying twice. As highlighted in an articule published in ‘Professional Advisor’ by John...
by Portcullis Legals | Sep 12, 2017 | Advice, Trust Planning, Wills
Prince died without making a Will, as did Amy Winehouse and Jimi Hendrix meaning they died intestate, and their assets not neccasairly going where they wanted them to. Making a Will helps to ensure that you, rather than legislation, decide what is done with your...
by Portcullis Legals | Aug 6, 2017 | Advice, Lasting Power of Attorney, News
Our CEO Trevor was asked to give his view to ‘Todays Wills and Probate’ after the former Court of Protection judge, Denzil Lush was reported to have shared his strong stance against the Powers of Attorney System within the UK. “Whilst fully respecting...
