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Where there’s a ‘Will’, there’s a way…
We know that there is never a right time, but you really do need to consider your Will and make sure all is in order. And, while you’re at it, let’s discuss a Power of Attorney. This update session delivered by our Wills, Estates and Succession Planning team will provide an overview of the reasons why all of us, without exception, need to consider our death and possible incapacity and make sure that all is on order and reflects our current wishes and circumstances.
Date: Wednesday, 25 March 2020
Time: 17:15 - 19:30
Location: BTO Solicitors LLP133 Fountainbridge, One Edinburgh Quay, Edinburgh, EH3 9QG
Speakers:
Lynn Melville, Partner, Registered Trust & Estate Practitioner
Audience:
EveryoneProgramme:
17:15: Registration, Drinks & Nibbles
18:00: Seminar + Q&A
19:30: Close
Fee:
Free of chargeDescription:
We know that there is never a right time, but you really do need to consider your Will and make sure all is in order. And, while you’re at it, let’s discuss a Power of Attorney.
This update session delivered by our Wills, Estates and Succession Planning team will provide an overview of the reasons why all of us, without exception, need to consider our death and possible incapacity and make sure that all is on order and reflects our current wishes and circumstances.
Wills
- Key points to consider
- Who has a possible claim on your Estate
- Which assets sit outside the scope of your Will
- Inheritance Tax and a tax efficient Will
- Ways to preserve assets for the next generation
- Examples of where it can go wrong
Power of Attorney
- The importance of putting in place a Power of Attorney
- The types of Attorney and key powers to be aware of
- Choosing a suitable Attorney or Attorneys to act
- The creation and formation of a Power of Attorney - registration and operation
- What are your duties as an Attorney?
- Costly Alternative – Guardianship Orders