Generally speaking, you have fewer legal rights if you’re living together than if you’re married. This article explains some of the most important legal differences between being married and living together. In England and Wales, this covers same-sex partners. It does not cover civil partnerships. This advice applies to England and also explains why it is so important to write…

When it comes to children, most parents want the same thing: to make sure that they’re happy, healthy and secure. As a single parent, this responsibility falls to you, which at times feels like a lot of pressure. When it comes to your children’s future, it’s important to get it right. So how do you know what kind of life…

Most of us are aware we need a Will and that it is not a good idea to write your own. But what type of Will do you need? Whilst helping you to put one together is relatively straightforward, there are different types of process depending on the circumstances. Deciding which is best for you will help avoid any unintended…

Whilst there are two types of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) in the UK, the one we are talking about today concerns the management of your finances. This is known as a Lasting Power of Attorney for Property and Finance. It is usual to take both LPAs at the same time, the other is known as the Lasting Power of…

Email, phone call and text message scams have been around for years but there seems to be an ever-increasing number in circulation of late. Whether it’s text messages asking for payment charges from ‘Royal Mail’, to offering you support and advice on creating lasting powers of attorney, scams are becoming more and more sophisticated all the time, even going as…

Most of us are aware that it is essential to have a Will in place and that it is not always the best idea to write it yourself. But when and why is writing your own will, without any professional help, such a bad idea? Read on and learn more about wills and other estate planning solutions. Putting all your…

The rise of digital media and online/cloud storage has dramatically increased over the past decade, with Facebook being the first social media network to hold 1 billion registered accounts in its database and currently having more than 2.6 billion monthly active users. This figure alone shows how crucial it is to raise awareness of the future of any digital legacies…