We have talked before about what a lasting power of attorney (LPA) is but, in a nutshell, it is a legal document that lets a person, known as the donor, appoint one or more people, known as attorneys, to help them make decisions or make decisions on their behalf if they are unable to make decisions for themselves. You can … Read More
The Post May/June2023
No such thing as ‘Common -Law’ marriage or partnership. If you are living with a partner and want to provide for their future security, then it is imperative that you make a Will. It is also very important to make a Will if you have children together – there is no such thing as a ‘common law’ marriage or partnership. … Read More
The Post March/April 2023
Who is my Next of Kin and what legal rights do they have? Next of Kin is a title that can be given, by you, to anyone from your partner to blood relatives and even friends. I have had several enquiries recently from people wanting to clarify who their next of kin would be and can their next of kin … Read More
The Post Winter 2022/23
Can I give my property to my loved one now, during my lifetime? In my job I hear this question a lot. Clients wanting to protect their most valuable asset, their home, for their loved one by gifting it to them now during their lifetime rather than see it swallowed up by residential or nursing home fees in the future. … Read More
The Post July/August 2022, summer issue recap, LPAs
Don’t leave it too late! We have talked before about what a lasting power of attorney (LPA) is but, in a nutshell, it is a legal document that lets a person, known as the donor, appoint one or more people, known as attorneys, to help them make decisions on their behalf. You can have an LPA for property and financial … Read More
The Post October/November 2022
What is an Executor and what do they do? The legal definition of an Executor is ‘a person appointed to deal with someone’s financial and administrative affairs after they die’. An executor is appointed in a Last Will and Testament. Step 1 – Register the death Step 2 – Locate the Will and secure property and assets Step 3 – … Read More
The Post August/September 2022
Weddings and Wills; With wedding season in full swing, many happy couples will be planning the finishing touches to their big day and probably the furthest thing from their mind is making a Will. However, planning for your future should include considering what life will be like for your loved ones when you die. Wills should always be put in … Read More
The Post May/June 2022
No such thing as ‘Common Law’ marriage or partnership; If you are living with a partner and want to provide for their future security, then it is imperative that you make a Will. It is also very important to make a Will if you have children together – there is no such thing as a ‘common-law’ marriage or partnership. Having … Read More
Monthly free legal clinics
Can we help to resolve your legal issue? Every month Beccy Bristow from Start Point Law holds free legal clinics at Dartmouth and Kingsbridge libraries. Each clinic runs for two hours and is an opportunity for anyone with a legal issue to speak to Beccy free of charge. What sorts of problems can we help with? Beccy qualified as a … Read More
Weddings & Wills
The Post – Legal corner August/September 2019 With wedding season in full swing, many happy couples will be planning the finishing touches to their big day and probably the furthest thing from their mind is making a Will. However, planning for your future should include considering what life will be like for your loved ones when you die. Wills should … Read More
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