News Category: Wills

25 July 2018

A: Even if your business is unlikely to continue in the event of your death, because it relies on your personal skills and expertise, chances are that you will still need Business Executors if you are still trading when you die. Read more

18 October 2017

Death duty has been payable, in one form or another, for over 300 years but until comparatively recently, it was only of concern to the wealthiest in society. For example, following the introduction of estate duty in 1894 (the forerunner of the current inheritance tax), many landed estates were broken up, as landowners could not afford to pay the tax. Read more

5 May 2017

The team at Steeles Law was pleased to note coverage in today's Eastern Daily Press, in which well-known television presenter and founder of MoneySavingExpert.com Martin Lewis advised that every adult should look at getting a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). Read more

15 March 2017

The death of a loved one is a difficult time. As well as dealing with grief and emotions, there can be a great deal to organise by way of funeral arrangements, registering the death and dealing with the deceased's finances. Read more

16 January 2017

Worried about making a will? Karen Bacon offers tips on what to bear in mind. Read more

16 December 2016

At Steeles Law, we regularly advise our clients on the importance of making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and have a team of skilled lawyers on hand to guide our clients through the process of preparation, execution and registration of these documents. Read more

10 November 2016

On 2 November, the Catholic Church remembered and prayed for the dead on All Souls’ Day. Read more

17 May 2016

Nobody likes to think about life coming to an end. But organising your affairs can only be of benefit to you and your family. Karen Bacon outlines what to consider. Read more

28 April 2016

News coming in from the United States is that the multimillionaire musician Prince died without leaving a Will and that court proceedings in relation to his estate have already commenced. Read more

15 March 2016

We are often asked to prepare Wills by clients who do not wish their children to benefit from their death. This can be for a variety of reasons but it is usually because they have either fallen out, or have been estranged for some time. Read more