Laura HawkinsJan 283 minThe Perfect OXO Family?When actress Lynda Bellingham sadly lost her battle with cancer in 2014, her sons were left an unexpected nightmare. Lynda and her...
Laura HawkinsJan 124 minHow to Look After Your Pets in your WillIt is being reported that famous animal lover, Betty White, has left the majority of her $75 million estate to her pets. Whilst you may...
Laura HawkinsOct 26, 20214 minCare Home Fees- What's Changing?Social Care Funding- What is changing? The government’s adult social care proposals, announced in September 2021, are a good step towards...
Laura HawkinsJul 6, 20204 minDo you really want to avoid paying for care?Life is about balance. We know that you want to make sure that your family benefit from your estate but have you also considered that you...
Laura HawkinsJun 27, 20203 minFamily Protection Will- A Case StudyA Family Protection Will ensures that your hard earned estate stays within your bloodline and can't be fettered away by interfering third...
Laura HawkinsApr 8, 20204 minInheritance Tax and the Residence Nil Rate BandThe 6th of April sees the start of the new tax year and with a new tax year comes new tax rules, including the dreaded Inheritance Tax....
Laura HawkinsApr 7, 20204 minWho needs to write a Will?Wills aren’t just for “old people.” Nobody knows what is around the corner and having a Will in place can make things much easier for...
Laura HawkinsMar 27, 20202 minMaking a Will whilst Self-IsolatingTechnology can be a wonderful thing and is making the lives of many people who are currently self-isolating much easier. We have had...
Laura HawkinsMar 16, 20203 minLasting Power of Attorney Checking ServiceHave you ever applied for a new passport and asked the post office to make sure that you have filled the forms in correctly? We offer...
Laura HawkinsMar 12, 20203 minPreparing for Covid-19, the CoronavirusWith the spread of Covid-19, the Coronavirus, it is easy to be scared and not sure what you should be doing to prepare. Caroline...
Laura HawkinsFeb 24, 20202 minProperty Protection Wills and Remarriage- A Case StudyMeet Mr and Mrs Jones- They have 2 children, Alex and Jane, they are both happily married and each have two children. Mr and Mrs Jones...
Laura HawkinsFeb 24, 20202 minProperty Protection Will and Care Fees- A Case StudyHow having a Property Protection Will can help prevent the full value of your home from being swallowed up in care fees.
Laura HawkinsFeb 14, 20202 minLasting Power of Attorney- A Case StudyThe story of Mr and Mrs Wilson Mr and Mrs Wilson have a joint bank account that all of the bills are paid out of, it has a balance of...
Laura HawkinsFeb 10, 20202 minOur History- Who are Alvechurch Legal?Most people in Alvechurch will know of Alvechurch Insurance Services or David E Matthews. The faces will be very familiar to village...
Laura HawkinsJan 29, 20201 minSolicitor v Will WriterWhy you should use Alvechurch Legal Services instead of your local High Street Solicitor? We're different to other solicitors, but in a...
Laura HawkinsJan 20, 20204 minShould I give my house to my Children?Who doesn’t want to avoid paying for their care fees or inheritance tax? Whilst there are legitimate ways to help lower your exposure,...
Laura HawkinsJan 17, 20205 minWhy You DON'T need a Bloodline Trust Will. Sometimes its better to keep things simple. That’s why we’re asking, do you really need a complicated Bloodline Trust Will? What is a...
Laura HawkinsJan 15, 20202 minWhat happens if you die without a Will? If you die without a valid Will, this is called dying intestate. If you die intestate, the government, through statute, sets out how...
Laura HawkinsJan 13, 20202 minJoint Tenants v Tenants in CommonHow to own your property- Joint Tenants v Tenants in Common? There are two different ways that you can own property with somebody else....
Laura HawkinsJan 8, 20204 minWhat is a Deputyship Order?A Deputyship Order is very similar to a Lasting Power of Attorney in that it allows an appointed person (a Deputy) to act on your behalf...