How Long Does Probate Take? One of the most frequent questions I am asked when speaking with families following the death of a loved one is “How long does probate take?” As much as I would like to provide reassurance with a precise timescale, I am afraid several factors influence the time it takes to […]

What is Probate and when is it required? When someone passes away, their estate which consists of any property, money, and  personal possessions needs to be handled and distributed in accordance with their Will. If there is not a Will in place their estate will be distributed among their next of kin according to  set […]

Understanding an Attorneys ability to make festive gifts on behalf of a Donor As we head closer to Christmas with final preparations under way  I thought it would be timely to remind attorneys appointed under a property and financial affairs lasting power of attorney (LPA) to pay close attention to the rules in place when […]

Attention all Business Owners! Do you have a succession plan in place? As a business owner myself I know only too well it takes courage to step away from the security of a regular salary and venture into the uncertain world of self-employment. It is only natural and indeed right to focus on marketing, customer service, financial […]